Infection Preventionist

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center•New York, NY

1d•$102,800 - $164,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is seeking a dedicated Infection Preventionist to join our expert Infection Prevention & Control team. In this vital role, you’ll lead initiatives to monitor, prevent, and control infections across our diverse care settings. Your work will directly support MSK’s mission to provide exceptional, evidence-based, and compassionate care while advancing patient safety and public health. As an Infection Preventionist at MSK, you will: Lead efforts to prevent and control healthcare-associated infections across the institution. Conduct surveillance of infection outcomes and process measures in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Collect and analyze data, investigate outbreaks, observe clinical practices, participate in patient rounds, and deliver targeted education. Design and implement evidence-based interventions to enhance infection prevention and control. Address infection-related concerns within the hospital and in the broader community that may impact patient care. Contribute to the development of infection prevention and control policies and serve as a trusted resource for administrators, clinicians, staff, and community partners. Collaborate with external stakeholders and area leaders in conducting environment of care rounds.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of infection prevention principles, microbiology, and epidemiology.
Proficiency in data analysis, outbreak investigation, and root cause analysis.
Experience with electronic health records and infection surveillance software
Conduct environment of care rounds at other site visits
Excellent communication and presentation skills to educate and engage multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to lead projects, influence change, and collaborate effectively across departments.
Detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive in identifying and addressing infection risks.
3-4 years' work experience in Infection Prevention and Control; experience working in ambulatory care setting is preferred
Familiarity with infection surveillance systems (e.g., NHSN) and regulatory standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS).

Nice To Haves

Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) or Associate Infection Preventionist Certification (a-IPC) preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead efforts to prevent and control healthcare-associated infections across the institution.
Conduct surveillance of infection outcomes and process measures in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Collect and analyze data, investigate outbreaks, observe clinical practices, participate in patient rounds, and deliver targeted education.
Design and implement evidence-based interventions to enhance infection prevention and control.
Address infection-related concerns within the hospital and in the broader community that may impact patient care.
Contribute to the development of infection prevention and control policies and serve as a trusted resource for administrators, clinicians, staff, and community partners.
Collaborate with external stakeholders and area leaders in conducting environment of care rounds.