Public Health Epidemiologist
About the Role
This position is responsible for the Infection Prevention and Control Program, developed to control the spread of infections and/or outbreaks. The Public Health Epidemiologist tracks and monitors transmissible diseases and notifies local, state, and federal authorities about reportable diseases as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, Microbiology, Medical Technology, Epidemiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related Allied Health Science field is required.
- Master's degree in an applicable field, such as MSN, MPH, MPA, MaED, or MS is required.
- If BSN/MSN: Must hold current compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina.
- If BS in Medical Technology: Must hold current generalist/specialty certification by a nationally recognized board/agency.
- More than 5 years of relevant experience in acute care hospital or similar setting.
- One year of Infection Prevention Experience is preferred.
- Certification in Specialty within 3–5 years and recertification as applicable.
About the Organization
ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. The medical center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation, and outpatient health services to a 29-county region home to more than 1.4 million people.