Epidemiologist jobs in Hendersonville, TN

Epidemiologist monitors and investigates known or suspected sources and transmission of communicable diseases. Collects, analysis, and interprets disease data using appropriate statistical and research methods. Being an Epidemiologist reviews sterilization, disinfection and waste control techniques and recommends changes as needed. Develops and coordinates effective and practical interventions and procedures to control and prevent disease in the community or facility. Additionally, Epidemiologist typically requires a master's degree of microbiology. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Epidemiologist contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be an Epidemiologist typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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EPIDEMIOLOGIST 1
  • State of Tennessee
  • Nashville, TN FULL_TIME
  • Location: Davidson County
    Last Day to Apply: Apr 8 , 2024
    Business Unit: Scientists / Foresters
    Job Family: Health
    Job Opening ID: 56291


    Job Information

    Opening Date/Time
    03/26/2024 12:00AM Central Time

    Closing Date/Time
    04/8/2024 11:59PM Central Time

    Salary (Monthly)
    $5,508.00 - $8,783.00

    Salary (Annually)
    $66,096.00 - $105,396.00

    Job Type
    Full-Time

    City, State Location
    Nashville, TN

    Department
    Health

    State of Tennessee Job Information


    LOCATION OF (1) POSITION TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, COMMUNICABLE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DISEASE AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS DIVISION, DAVIDSON COUNTY


    For more information, visit the link below:
    https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/program-areas/careers/3 13 24 RRT Epi 1 job ad.pdf

    Qualifications

    Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, statistics or health informatics.

    OR:
    Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in a health science, biomedical science or environmental science field with experience equivalent to two years' work experience in epidemiology.

    Necessary Special Qualifications: None.
    Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.

    Summary

    Summary: Under direction, is responsible for professional scientific and epidemiological assessments of considerable difficulty; performs related work as required.
    Distinguishing Features: An incumbent in this class manages data and conducts epidemiological evaluations and studies in communicable and environmental diseases and general population health. The incumbent also participates in making health and risk assessments and provides expertise to health department physicians, medical professionals, other departmental personnel and environmental regulatory personnel. This class differs from that of Epidemiologist 2 in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for work of greater scope and responsibility and may or may not supervise.


    Responsibilities

    Provide Consultation and Advice to Others:
    • Provides guidance on standards to stakeholders and advice to management or other groups on technical, systems, or process related topics.
    • Provides guidance on technical support to stakeholders and advice to management or other groups on technical, systems, or process-related topics.
    Processing Information:
    • Conducts basic descriptive epidemiologic analyses and reports findings to supervisor.
    • Compiles, codes, categorizes, calculates, tabulates, audits and verifies information or data.
    Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings:
    • Monitors and reports incidences of diseases or events to local, state and federal agencies to understand the distribution of diseases throughout the state.
    Making Decisions and Solving Problems:
    • Participates in the design and evaluation of study protocols and health status questionnaires, sample selections and analyses.
    • Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
    Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others:
    • Translates or explains what information means and how to can be used.
    • Communicates epidemiologic findings of diseases and health events to stakeholders.
    Analyzing Data or Information:
    • Identifies the underlying principles, reasons or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
    • Applies basic statistical knowledge to data analyses.
    Interacting with Computers:
    • Utilizes statistical software packages (e.g., EpiInfo, SPSS, SAS).
    • Utilizes computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, set up functions, enter data or process information.
    Getting Information:
    • Collects population based information from public health partners and stakeholders to ultimately reduce the incidence and spread of disease.
    Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards:
    • Assesses data to ensure compliance with laws, regulations or standards.
    Communicating with Supervisors, Peers or Subordinates:
    • Maintains contact with other related public health program staff in order to coordinate operations, functions, activities and services.
    • Provides timely information to supervisors and co-workers in a clear and accurate manner.
    • Identifies issues needing management's attention and seeks support as needed.
    Thinking Creatively:
    • Participates in the development, design or creation of new applications, ideas, relationships, strategies, systems or products.
    Documenting/Recording Information:
    • Enters, transcribes, records, stores or maintains information.
    Performing for or Working Directly with the Public:
    • Deals directly with the public in a professional manner as directed by management.
    Identifying Objects, Actions and Events:
    • Conducts surveillance activities for diseases and identifies health events.
    • Identifies data sources that can be used to identify health related events.
    Communicating with Persons Outside Organization:
    • Performs public contact and liaison work with other departments, governmental entities, social and community agencies or individuals.
    Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge:
    • Keeps up-to-date technically and applies new knowledge to the job.
    Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships:
    • Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintains them over time.
    Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work:
    • Works with management to develop goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish the work.
    Training and Teaching Others:
    • Works with management to identify the educational needs of others.
    • Participates in the development of educational or training programs or classes.
    • Participates in teaching or instructing others, as required.
    Performing Administrative Activities:
    • Performs day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining files and processing paperwork.


    Competencies

    Competencies:
    • Ethics and Values
    • Functional/Technical Competency
    • Integrity and Trust
    • Intellectual Horsepower
    • Learning on the Fly
    • Organizing
    • Problem Solving
    • Technical Learning
    • Time Management

    Knowledge:

    • Biology
    • Clerical
    • Computers and Electronics
    • Mathematics

    Skills:

    • Active Learning
    • Active Listening
    • Critical Thinking
    • Mathematics
    • Monitoring
    • Reading Comprehension
    • Science
    • Speaking
    • Writing
    • Complex Problem Solving
    • Programming
    • Troubleshooting
    • Time Management
    • Service Orientation

    Abilities:

    • Deductive Reasoning
    • Inductive Reasoning
    • Information Ordering
    • Mathematical Reasoning
    • Oral Comprehension
    • Oral Expression
    • Problem Sensitivity
    • Time Sharing
    • Written Comprehension
    • Written Expression
    • Speech Recognition


    Tools & Equipment

    • Personal Computer
    • Telephone
    • Fax Machine
    • Printer
    • Scanner
    • Copy Machine
    • Calculator
    • Electronic Devices
    • Smart Phone
    Other Office Related Equipment as Required


    TN Driver Standards

    State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

    • A valid driver's license
    • For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

    Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

    **Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.

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EPIDEMIOLOGIST 2
  • State of Tennessee
  • Nashville, TN FULL_TIME
  • Location: Davidson County Last Day to Apply: Mar 18 , 2024 Business Unit: Scientists / Foresters Job Family: Health Job Opening ID: 55718 Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Dat...
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EPIDEMIOLOGIST 1 - 03262024- 56291
  • State of TN
  • Nashville, TN FULL_TIME
  • Job Information Opening Date/Time 03/26/2024 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time 04/8/2024 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $5,508.00 - $8,783.00 Salary (Annually) $66,096.00 - $105,396.00 Job...
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EPIDEMIOLOGIST 2 - 03192024- 56024
  • State of Tennessee
  • Nashville, TN FULL_TIME
  • Job Information Opening Date/Time03/19/2024 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time04/01/2024 11:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly)$6,383.00 - $10,108.00Salary (Annually)$76,596.00 - $121,296.00Job TypeF...
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EPIDEMIOLOGIST 2 - 03192024- 56024
  • State of TN
  • Nashville, TN FULL_TIME
  • Job Information Opening Date/Time 03/19/2024 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time 04/01/2024 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $6,383.00 - $10,108.00 Salary (Annually) $76,596.00 - $121,296.00 J...
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Pharmacy Technician
  • CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
  • Hendersonville, TN
  • Health is everything. At CVS Health, we are committed to increasing patient access to care, lowering costs and improving...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,647 per week
  • TRS Healthcare
  • Hendersonville, TN
  • IDR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Job Descript...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,680 per week
  • PRN Healthcare
  • Hendersonville, TN
  • Core Medical Group is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Job Desc...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,826 per week
  • TRS Healthcare
  • Hendersonville, TN
  • PHP is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee. Job Description & Requi...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,787 per week
  • PRN Healthcare
  • Hendersonville, TN
  • Ardor Health Solutions is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Job ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,764 per week
  • PRN Healthcare
  • Hendersonville, TN
  • iDEAL Hire is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Hendersonville, Tennessee....
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Data Governance epidemiologists
  • Crescens, Inc.
  • Nashville, TN
  • Job Title: Data Governance epidemiologists Location: Nashville, TN -Hybrid Duration: 7 Months Contract Job Overview : Cl...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Data Governance epidemiologists
  • Crescens, Inc.
  • Nashville, TN
  • Job Title: Data Governance epidemiologists Location: Nashville, TN -Hybrid Duration: 7 Months Contract Job Overview : Cl...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Hendersonville is the largest city in Sumner County, Tennessee, on Old Hickory Lake. The population was 51,372 at the 2010 census and 54,068 according to 2013 estimates. Hendersonville is the fourth-largest city in the Nashville metropolitan area after Nashville, Murfreesboro, and Franklin and the 11th largest in Tennessee. Hendersonville is located 18 miles northeast of downtown Nashville. The city was settled around 1784 by Daniel Smith, and is named for William Henderson, the city's first postmaster. Hendersonville has been home to numerous musicians of the Nashville area, especially those ...
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Income Estimation for Epidemiologist jobs
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