Infection Control Epidemiologist I

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For more than 125 years, The Johns Hopkins Hospital has been a leader in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Above all, we aim to provide the highest-quality health care and service to all our patients.

Our patients come from all over the world - and so do our staff members. They come to be part of a professional and diverse health care team; to work beside the unequaled talent of Johns Hopkins physicians, nurses and providers; and to enjoy extensive benefits and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Make it happen at Hopkins.

What awaits you:

• Great day shift hours, Monday - Friday, no weekends!

• Room for growth!

• Outstanding team in a diverse work environment!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Retirement Savings Plan w/employer contribution.

• Generous Paid Time off & Paid holidays!

• Employee and Dependent Tuition assistance benefits!

• Health and wellness programs and MORE!

What you'll do:

• Assist with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Infection Prevention program within The Johns Hopkins Hospital and its affiliated areas to meet the institutions goals.
• Continuously evaluate policies, procedures, and practices relating to infection prevention and control within the institution to ensure all evidence- based infection prevention practices are implemented to assure optimum protection for all patients, visitors, and staff.
  
  
  
  • This includes conducting surveillance, providing education, leading performance improvement initiatives and managing outbreaks and exposures, emergency preparedness, exerting influence to effect change, supporting the antimicrobial stewardship program with the assistance of the HEIC team.
  
  
  
  
• Develop and utilize knowledge of epidemiology, infectious diseases, modes of disease transmission, principles of infection control and prevention, performance improvement and adult learning methods.

What you'll bring:

• 2+ years' related work experience in Infection Control, Nursing, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Health Education, or Public Health preferred. Master's degree in Public Health may substitute for experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of infection prevention and control, epidemiology, microbiology, and/or clinical practice related to infection prevention
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Nursing, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Public Health or a related discipline)

***** Depending on the level of experience, we will consider applicants for ICE level II or III.

About us:

Salary Range: Minimum /hour - Maximum /hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

JHM prioritizes the health and well-being of every employee. Come be healthy at Hopkins!

Diversity and Inclusion are Johns Hopkins Medicine Core Values. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.