Infection Prevention Data Analyst

4 days ago

Austin, Texas, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Infection Prevention Data Analyst to join our team at the Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services. As a key member of our public health team, you will play a critical role in preventing the spread of infectious diseases and promoting the health and well-being of Texans.

Key Responsibilities:
Epidemiology and Surveillance:
Conduct epidemiological studies and surveillance projects to identify and track infectious diseases, particularly antimicrobial resistant (AR) organisms. Provide technical assistance and consultation to public health professionals, infection preventionists, and other stakeholders on data entry, case classification, and other aspects of AR organism reporting. Coordinate reporting of AR organisms with healthcare facilities, local and regional health departments, CDC, and other internal and external stakeholders. Ensure accuracy, precision, completeness, timeliness, and fidelity of data collected during epidemiological investigations and data entered into the National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS).

Leadership and Education:
Serve as a subject matter expert for AR organisms reporting and may coordinate the work of other epidemiologists. Mentor and train state, local, and regional health department epidemiologists, infection preventionists, and other healthcare facility staff. Assist with grants, including writing work plans, making recommendations for budgets, carrying out and tracking activities, and reporting milestones and performance measures. Manage projects and help prioritize tasks to ensure their timely completion. Host and attend meetings with internal and external stakeholders to provide updates about AR organism reporting. Develop and provide educational materials and trainings for healthcare facilities, public health departments, general public, and other partners. Develop recommendations to Manager on contracts, staffing needs, policies, and procedures. Participate in the interviews and selection process for other team members. Serve as a point of contact for the CDC on issues related to AR surveillance and reporting.

Communication:
Prepare and disseminate information to internal and external stakeholders regarding AR reporting using PowerPoint, Excel, and NEDSS. Prepare abstracts for manuscript submission or presentation at professional organization meetings and conferences. Respond to legislative requests and inquiries from the DSHS Press Office. Prepare information for DSHS website. Respond to requests from the Communications Office.

Other Duties:
Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Requirements:
Knowledge and Skills:
Expertise in epidemiology and biostatistics. Knowledge of the natural history and epidemiology of common infectious diseases, especially AR organisms. Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to notifiable conditions and HAI. Knowledge of infection control principles. Knowledge of microbiological laboratory procedures. Skill in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook independently. Skill in the use of the National Electronic Disease Surveillance System independently. Skill in preparing written reports. Skill in creating effective technical documents. Skill in managing large databases. Skill in conducting disease outbreak investigations. Ability to independently conduct epidemiological surveillance. Ability to independently collect, analyze, and interpret data. Ability to make recommendations based on data analysis results. Ability to present statistical and technical data in a clear and concise format. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to work with public health and healthcare professionals. Ability to inform and educate stakeholders on AR reporting. Ability to use computers to organize and maintain records and files. Ability to interpret laboratory findings and medical records. Ability to interpret state laws and rules of the State of Texas. Ability to organize and maintain complex electronic records and files. Ability to independently devise and develop solutions.

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