Epidemiology Disease Investigator-Healthcare Associated Infections

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $23 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

If you're passionate about protecting the health of your community and making a meaningful impact through disease prevention, this is an opportunity to put your skills to work where they matter most. As an Epidemiology Disease Investigator, you'll play a critical role in investigating healthcare-associated infections, identifying sources of disease transmission, educating healthcare partners and the public, and helping prevent the spread of infectious diseases throughout Maricopa County. Join us in making a lasting impact on the health and well-being of our community!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Health Promotion, Public Health, Medical Technology, Health Sciences, or a health-related field
• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
• Within one month of hire, all employees will be required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience working as a Communicable Disease Investigator for a local public health department or a state health agency
• Experience interviewing and educating clients
• Experience working with various socioeconomic groups
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills

Responsibilities

• Performs HAI investigations to determine disease origin and method of contraction through contact with physicians, hospitals, and healthcare providers per HAI protocols and processes
• Interviews clients and gathers medical record information to obtain epidemiological information and determine contacts; may include conducting home or facility visits
• Provides health education and guidance to reduce the spread of infection, including facility-level infection control and prevention
• Serves as a liaison with internal and external partners to complete case investigation and contact follow-up activities
• Maintains case documentation
• Assists with HAI surveillance activities
• Tracks and locates clients or contacts throughout Maricopa County who suffer from or were exposed to a communicable disease
• Coordinates collection of specimens and submits samples for laboratory testing
• Assists with investigation of other reportable conditions as needed

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

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