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State of Louisiana
BID Disease Investigation - Coordinator 1
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What they do
A Surveillance Officer or Investigator uses surveillance tools and techniques to investigate a case for a private client. May follow an individual or watch a home or office site and use cameras, binoculars or GPS technology for surveillance
$45,247 / year median in Louisiana
-4% projected decline
Job Description
Please click HERE to apply. Assists with surveillance activities to detect cases and identify trends for the Bureau of Infectious Disease (BID). Supports Regional Epidemiologist on all epidemiologic activities conducted in assigned region. Completes disease case reports in assigned regions. Monitors parish health units and hospitals conducting surveillance activities via electronic reporting within assigned regions. Analyzes and interprets infectious disease surveillance data for trends and clusters. Conducts data entry in current surveillance systems, including REDCap, the statewide Infectious Disease Reporting Information System (IDRIS), and any other databases used. Coordinates with physicians and health care providers to enhance disease surveillance. Prepares and maintains confidential case records, collects, documents and verifies pertinent medical data from patients, physicians, and medical facilities. Participates in conducting infectious disease outbreak investigation.. Conducts interviews of persons diagnosed or suspected of having a reportable infectious disease. Serves as a resource to the general public and health care community by responding to routine requests for general disease information and provision of statistics. Provides and disseminates health education to communities-at-risk regarding infectious disease prevention and transmission. Other tasks as assigned.