Epidemiology and Infection Prevention Associate

Brown Medicine • Cranston, RI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director or Manager, Epidemiology and Infection Prevention for Brown University Health, and the Medical Director, Epidemiology and Infection Control, this role is responsible for supporting the Epidemiology and Infection Prevention team with administrative, surveillance, reporting, investigation of hospital associated infections(HAIs) and contact tracing using advanced surveillance techniques. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a healthcare related field or public health is preferred.
• Incumbent must acquire an Associate- Infection Prevention and Control (a-IPC) certification within 3 years of hire.
• One year of experience in healthcare or public health.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the care provided in the tertiary, acute-care hospital to patients throughout the continuum of life with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
• Demonstrated skills with personal computers and software to include database management, spreadsheets, word processing and graphics applications.
• Demonstrated skill with both verbal and written communication.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred incumbent will have three years’ experience in hospital epidemiologynfection control or public health.

Responsibilities

• Aides in investigation and contact tracing of infection in conjunction with the department.
• Reviews and reports reportable diseases stipulated by the RI Department of Health.
• Utilizes local area computer network for the Epidemiology and Infection Control Department.
• Participates in the development or updating of computer programs to enhance the productivity of the Epidemiology and Infection Control Department.
• Supports department communication and education/training needs as guided by IP manager/director.
• Performs surveillance activities as designated on an assigned basis.
• Supports the Epidemiology and Infection Control Department for administrative functions (i.e. meeting minutes) as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level