MDRO​/AR Epidemiologist II

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MDRO/AR Epidemiologist II

Epidemiologist II

Dept of State Health Services

HAI Quality Assurance

20646

11/30/2026

Internal and External

Life, Physical, and Social Science

$4,523.16 - $5,888.50

Monthly

TEXAS-B-21

Day

Eligible for Telework

Up to 10%

Regular

Full time

Nonexempt

AUSTIN

1100 W 49TH ST (DHT)

Austin;
Arlington;
Houston;
San Antonio

230X,43EX,43HX,43TX,4E0X1,61G,HM,SEI
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Under the supervision of the Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI)/Antimicrobial Resistance (AR) Epidemiology Manager in the Healthcare Safety Unit, serves as subject matter expert and performs advanced (senior-level) epidemiological work related to AR and multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO). Work involves planning, coordinating and conducting epidemiological surveillance, data entry, data management, quality assurance audits, education, and providing technical assistance. The AR Epidemiologist designs and implements complex data collection systems, analyzes data expertly using epidemiological and statistical significance methods, interprets findings, and disseminates results to DSHS internal and external stakeholders, including healthcare facilities, health departments's epidemiologists and the general community through presentations, written reports, and other communication materials.

Provides technical assistance to stakeholders. May participate in outbreak response, public health investigations, grant and quality improvement initiatives, and special projects. The AR Epidemiologist may be deployed to assist with emerging and infectious disease outbreak response. Initiates, plans, develops, and directs surveillance and advanced epidemiological investigations or studies. Uses strong skills in communication, project management, problem-solving, and organization. Works independently and manages multiple priorities under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. Maintains a regular presence in the office two to three days per week and responds to statewide Healthcare Safety Unit operational, programmatic, and emergency response needs both in person and remotely, as required. Supports agency priorities, emergency response activities, leadership-requested initiatives, and cross-program collaboration to ensure effective statewide public health operations.

• EJF1:
  Epidemiology and Surveillance:
  Serves as subject matter expert and performs advanced (senior-level) epidemiological work related to AR and multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO). Plan, coordinate and conduct epidemiological surveillance including data collection and data management for AR organisms and MDROs. Conducts data entry, quality assurance activities, and maintenance of AR and MDRO data within surveillance systems, including the National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS) based system (NBS) and Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap).
  
  Reviews reporting requirements and ensures surveillance systems capture required data. Reviews laboratory reports, case investigations, and surveillance data to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with reporting requirements. Maintains large datasets, including a dashboard of statewide AR and MDRO data. Designs and implements data collection systems, analyzes data expertly using epidemiological and statistical significance methods. Assists to provide data to policy makers, public health practitioners, and internal and external stakeholders.
  
  Assists Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) Epidemiologists with investigations by preparing epidemiological reports, data summaries, and recommendations…