Infection Control Epidemiologist

Johns Hopkins Medical Management Corporation•Columbia, MD

13d•$50 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, providing temporary support to a variety of Johns Hopkins locations. Our employees are the strength of our service! Are you ready to play a crucial role in healthcare at one of the world's leading medical institutions? If you are an Epidemiologist looking to enjoy the perks of temporary staffing yet feel like a member of the large organization, Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the employer for you! What we have to offer: Competitive Compensation: Intrastaff constantly surveys the market to ensure top pay rate for our employees. Pay Rate: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour (Based on Experience) World-Class Environment: Work alongside some of the best healthcare professionals, including top nurses, physicians, and allied health experts. Futuristic Healthcare: Johns Hopkins is known as a teaching Health System and whether directly or indirectly, you'll have exposure to cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking medicalresearch. Benefits: There are options for a tax deferred annuity 401 K Retirement Plan and Johns Hopkins Employer Health Program Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance. Position Summary: The Infection Control Epidemiologist II supports the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Infection Prevention program at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. This role leads infection prevention activities within assigned areas, ensuring evidence‑based practices are consistently applied to protect patients, visitors, and staff. Key responsibilities include conducting surveillance, providing education, managing outbreaks and exposures, and driving performance improvement initiatives. The ICE II uses knowledge of epidemiology, infectious diseases, transmission prevention, and adult learning principles to guide practice. The position works under the direction of Hospital Epidemiologists and senior ICE staff and is accountable to HEIC leadership for meeting program goals. Location: Johns Hopkins Howard County General Hospital in Columbia, MD Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM If you're passionate about healthcare, thrive in a diverse team environment, and are eager to make a difference, Johns Hopkins is the place for you. Join us in delivering exceptional care and advancing medical science. Apply now and be a part of something extraordinary at Johns Hopkins Intrastaff!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required in Nursing, Microbiology, Epidemiology, or related field preferred. Master’s in Public Health or related discipline preferred.
Strong understanding of infection prevention and control, epidemiology, microbiology, HAIs, cleaning/disinfection/sterilization, adult learning principles, regulatory requirements, and performance improvement.
Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required
Minimum of 2 years of related experience in an inpatient setting (e.g., Infection Control, Nursing, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Health Education, Public Health).

Responsibilities

Conduct surveillance for healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and monitor infection prevention process measures.
Analyze microbiology results, diagnostic reports, and epidemiologic data to identify risks, trends, and outbreaks.
Perform investigations of exposures, clusters, and potential outbreaks; implement appropriate control measures.
Provide expert consultation on infection prevention practices, equipment, products, and isolation requirements.
Lead or support performance improvement initiatives using evidence-based guidelines and PI methods.
Deliver training and education on infection prevention for clinical and non-clinical staff.
Maintain regulatory-compliant records, prepare reports, and communicate findings to units, leadership, and health agencies.
Participate in policy review, development, and dissemination of infection prevention standards.
Conduct environmental and unit rounds to assess compliance with infection control practices.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, committees, Occupational Health, and other internal partners.