Inf Control Epidemiol
- Parkview Health
- Fort Wayne, IN, USA
Job Description
Summary
Primary job duties are investigation, surveillance, and analysis of hospital informatics to support the Infection Prevention Department. Specific duties include: reviewing and communicating pertinent laboratory results, reporting communicable diseases to the Department of Health, outbreak and exposure investigations, surveillance for hospital acquired infections.
Must have a BS (preferred MS) in preventative medicine, public health, laboratory science, or nursing with emphasis in epidemiology.
Certification in Infection Control or commitment to attain within 3 years of employment.
Minimum of two years in the area of public health or hospital experience. Experience in computer skills, PC word processing, data bases, tables, and graphics software. Knowledge and experience in statistical analysis, with proficiency in database and statistical software.
Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Must have excellent people skills and the ability to problem solve efficiently and effectively. Must be available to work flexible hours, assuming on-call duties on evenings or weekends and other times when deemed necessary. Must be available to respond within a reasonable length of time.
Parkview is 14,000 strong
Parkview Health is a not-for-profit, community-based health system serving northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. Our mission is to improve health and inspire well-being in the communities we serve. As the region’s largest employer, Parkview Health employees more than 14,000 co-workers and includes 10 hospitals with an extensive network of primary care and specialty care physicians. We strive to embrace diversity and inclusion among our co-workers and offer a range of resources to advance you in your personal and professional journey. Our physicians, leaders and co-workers work together to create an excellent experience for every person, every day. With multiple non-clinical and clinical employment opportunities, you are sure to find your passion and discover your life-changing career today within the Parkview Health system.
To talk to a Parkview recruiter now, text “Parkview” to 97211.
A culture that just feels right.
At Parkview, we are known for our quality of care, innovation and collaboration among all care team members. Our culture can be seen and felt when walking through our front door and continues into the clinical care areas and administrative offices. Our nurses and leadership display shared values, friendliness, genuine compassion and a dedication to providing excellent care to every person, every day. But this caring continues beyond our doors as well. As a mission-driven, not-for-profit health system, Parkview also gives back to the community. Each year, we sponsor numerous outreach initiatives to address the health priorities of our region. Because at Parkview, we believe in better – not just for patients, but for the entire community.