The Infection Control Epidemiologist (ICE) assists 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. The ICE I has the major task for implementing the infection prevention program in their area of responsibility. This employee continuously evaluates 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. He/ she must develop and utilize knowledge of epidemiology, infectious diseases, modes of disease transmission, principles of infection control and prevention, performance improvement and adult learning methods.
He/she takes direction from Hospital Epidemiologists, ICE II, and ICE III and is accountable to HEIC departmental leadership for meeting these responsibilities.
Bachelor's degree required in a related field. Degree in Nursing, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Public Health or a related discipline preferred. Work
2-years of related work experience preferred. Related work experience includes Infection Control, Nursing, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Health Education, or Public Health preferred. Master’s Degree in Public Health may substitute for work experience.
Salary Range: Minimum 22.33/hour - Maximum 36.86/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.
The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed. 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 an Equal Opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.