Epidemiology Investigator 2 (Hybrid Eligible)

Public Safety

  • Franklin County, OH Columbus, OH
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
About Us:Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio’s motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.What You’ll Do:Ohio Department of Public Safety – Emergency Medical ServicesReport In Location: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223Work Hours: 8:00AM to 5:00PM(CURRENTLY HYBRID ELIGIBLE) Will report to the office 5 days a week during an assigned training period. After successful completion of the training period, this position will report into the office 3 days a week and telework 2 days a week. Subject to change.Investigates, collects, & analyzes endemic or epidemic situation of infections, chronic diseases, or other health conditions pertaining to Emergency Medical Services (EMS), trauma care & the statewide trauma system, & Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES) data:- Reviews & analyzes issues to be researched; Develops appropriate technical objectives & plans timelines & research methodology;- Utilizes statistical computer software packages such as STATA, SAS, SPSS, Tableau, Tableau Prep, etc., to apply appropriate statistical analysis & methods;- Extracts, receives & reviews electronic data submitted to the EMS Incident Reporting System (EMSIRS), the Ohio Trauma Registry (OTR) & workforce census data;- Provides research & support to Quality Assurance (QA) program & administrator for the development, implementation & monitoring of QA initiatives designed to maintain & improve data quality, accuracy, integrity & confidentiality of all records;- Extracts & analyzes data to identify reporting errors & missing data;- Researches best practices & makes recommendations for facility, agency, & end-user education & training targeted to improve overall reporting accuracy & data fidelity;-Provides suggestions & recommendations to maintain computerized data processing programs, tools & automation to facilitate that all databases contain timely, complete, & accurate data.- Works with team to develop & implement statistically relevant, value added internal & external dashboards, reports & displays for the appropriate sharing of healthcare data;- Develops & implements data security, anonymization & data suppression techniques to ensure the anonymity & confidentiality of healthcare recipients & their providers for data dashboards containing sensitive information;- Relieves higher level epidemiologist & other team members by performing established routine data extracts coded, developed, & validated by other team members based on established refresh periods;- Monitors & ensures refreshed datasets are transmitted successfully & resolves any questions, concerns, or issues with the data transfer process.- Assists supervisor, team, physicians or other professionals in investigation & analysis of data pertaining to emergency medical services, trauma care, the statewide trauma system, cardiac arrest data & provider workforce data in Ohio;- Designs & implements statistically valid surveys to assess EMS & trauma system issues related to the delivery of care;- Participates in the completion of scientific reports; Evaluates the validity & significance of findings; Reviews technical & confidential case reports for accuracy & correctness;- Participates in other research projects as assigned by supervisor including responding to requests for information from internal &/or external customers.- Represents & promotes EMS data systems at public & professional gatherings;- Drafts &/or prepares reports, presentations & articles;- Participates in projects to support the effective collection, analysis & dissemination of public health information;- Acts as staff liaison representing the division & agency on internal & external committees, workgroups, presentations, task forces, etc., including but not limited to meeting facilitation, presentations & training;- Performs other related duties as assigned.What’s in it for you:At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our ! Our benefits package includes:Medical Coverage
  • Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
  • Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed
. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
  • Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • Childbirth/Adoption leave
Employee Development Funds
  • The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
  • OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the
for more information.Deferred Compensation
  • The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the
for more information.QualificationsCompletion of graduate core program in public health or preventive medicine; 3 courses or 9 mos. exp. in use of statistical computer software packages; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in epidemiology; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in physiology; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in statistics; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in human relations; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in interviewing; 6 mos. exp. working in research or specific laboratory identifying or researching infectious or chronic diseases &/or related environmental health problems; must be able to provide own transportation.-Or 6 mos. exp. as Epidemiology Investigator 1, 65761; must be able to provide own transportation-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.Qualifications:**APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE A LIST OF COURSEWORK COMPLETED ON THEIR APPLICATIONORATTACH THEIR TRANSCRIPTS TO THEIR APPLICATION**Job Skills: Public HealthTechnical Skills: Data Analytics; Investigation; Public Health; Statistics/MathematicsProfessional Skills: Analyzation; Teamwork

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