Contact Tracer
Quick Facts
Median Salary$56,460
Most Common EducationHigh school or GED
Projected 10-Year Growth+19.80%
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What They Do
A Contact Tracer is a public health worker who identifies persons who may have come into contact with an infected person (contacts) and subsequent collection of further information about these contacts. The aim is to reduce infections in the population by tracing the contacts of infected individuals, testing them for infection, isolating or treating the infected and tracing their contacts in turn.
Core Tasks:
- Maintain updated client records with plans, notes, appropriate forms, or related information.
- Advise clients or community groups on issues related to improving general health, such as diet or exercise.
- Identify or contact members of high-risk or otherwise targeted groups, such as members of minority populations, low-income populations, or pregnant women.
- Contact clients in person, by phone, or in writing to ensure they have completed required or recommended actions.
- Distribute flyers, brochures, or other informational or educational documents to inform members of a targeted community.
- Refer community members to needed health services.
- Attend community meetings or health fairs to understand community issues or build relationships with community members.
What to expect as a Contact Tracer
1Earn a High school or GED Diploma
31% of people achieve this level of education.
2Gain skills and experience
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3Land a job
117 openings for Contact Tracers
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