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About the Unit
The Contact Tracer is a 12 month term position and works with the Infection Control Lead, other members of the infection control program, and university administration to implement the campus-wide infection control program. Activities include: 1) Investigation of infection problems and outbreaks. 2) Performance of community-wide surveillance. 3) Interviewing of persons under investigation (PUIs). 4) Identification and follow-up on suspected cases. 5) Education of the community on best practices for infection control
Responsibilities
The job provides technical support activities related to the design, development, and implementation of environmental, health, and safety programs and procedures for the University and the surrounding community. Provides support to enable effective and compliant work practices, ensuring a healthy and safe educational and work environment. Works within defined processes and procedures to ensure that all facilities are in compliance with regulations, and engages state and federal workplace safety agencies. Completes work with a moderate degree of supervision.
1) Under a moderate degree of supervision, assists in the implementation of the University's environmental health and safety programs to safeguard employees and ensure legal compliance., 2) Works within defined processes to conduct inspections and tests of instruments, laboratories and/or other facilities to ensure proper functioning and compliance with government laws and University policies., 3) Compiles data and assists with preparing reports. Performs data entry and helps maintain required documentation., 4) Completes a variety of assignments, such as equipment calibration, specialized cleaning, and waste storage and removal, as needed., 5) Performs other related work as needed.
