Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO), an affiliate of Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG), is focused on delighting clients with world-class managed staffing and talent consulting services. SSO is committed to a diverse workforce, which is a reflection of our clients and the people they serve. **Healthcare Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance Specialist** **Summary** The mission of the Healthcare Epidemiology Program is to work to eliminate Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) and combat Antimicrobial Resistance (AR) by collaborating with federal and state stakeholders across the healthcare continuum, and the public. Objectives of the program include 1) responding to healthcare facility public health threats such as outbreaks related to medical devices or procedures and emerging/re-emerging pathogens that express a high resistance to antimicrobial agents or have the ability to spread quickly (e.g. Ebola, COVID-19, carbapenemase-producing organisms, Candida auris); 2) conducting surveillance or accessing data relevant to HAI and AR; and 3) use that data to reduce and prevent HAIs and AR in Maine by working directly with healthcare facilities and stakeholders. **Required knowledge, skills, and certifications:** Associates degree in a medical/clinical profession with at least 2 years of medical/clinical experience or equivalent training and experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g. WORD, Excel, Power Point). Ability to write clearly and effectively. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to access information from the internet. Ability to function positively in a team environment. Ability to gather, synthesize, and summarize a variety of information Ability to multitask between different projects and/or functions at the same time. **Preferred knowledge and skills:** Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices Knowledge of antimicrobial resistance Ability to read and understand medical test results. Ability to review medical records to gleam specific information relevant to HAI/AR investigations. **Specific Job Duties:** + Develop social media posts for HAI/AR topics. + Submit updates for program webpage. + Update and maintain the medical facility database + Coordinate transport of medical specimens from healthcare facilities to public health laboratories. + Pull data from various databases and organize it for analysis, reports, and/or letters. + Create charts and maps. + Develop education for HAI/AR topics. + Conduct outreach to health care facilities, providers, and staff. + Answer health care facility questions on HAI/AR topics. + Promote the use of United State Centers for Disease Control and Prevention resources. + Maintain certain program activity logs. + Assist lead staff with HAI/AR investigations, assessments, and collaborative activities. + Other duties as assigned. + Expected Deliverables: Weekly activity report. Monthly activity summary report. In-State Travel: Up to 20% in-state travel anticipated. In-state travel may include local, regional, or state meetings, as well as conducting/assisting with on-site healthcare facility assessments or investigations. Occasionally, due to geographical distance, this may result in the need for overnight travel. Travel for routine business will need the approval of the Department Program Manager. Out-of-State Travel: Limited opportunities may be available for staff to attend conferences, meetings, education and/or training events. Travel for out-of-state travel will need approval of the Department Program Manager. Normal working hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm, with half hour lunch. Alternate work hours possible, however, will need approval by the Department Program Manager. Expectation of overtime is rare and likely limited to emerging/re-emerging public health threats response (e.g. COVID-19, medium to large scale HAI event response). This position is full-time (full-time defined as 40 hrs per week). Compensation for roles at Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO) varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, SSO provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. In addition, SSO provides a range of benefits for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an Employment Visa at this time. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Staffing Solutions Organization LLC is an e-Verify participant. **Job Details** **Pay Type** **Hourly** **Education Level** **Equivalent Experience** **Travel Required** **Yes** **Travel Percentage** **20** **Hiring Min Rate** **19 USD** **Hiring Max Rate** **26.7 USD**