We are seeking Infection Preventionists for our growing Infection Control team!
As an Infection Preventionist, you will:
Be responsible for preventing and controlling the spread of healthcare-associated infections at MSK.
Surveillance activity includes infection outcome and process measures for both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
Collect and analyze data, investigate outbreaks, observe practices, participate in patient rounds, perform education, and design and lead interventions to improve infection control.
Address infection control issues within the medical center as well as those in the community that impacts patients admitted to the hospital.
Help to set infection control policies and serves as a resource to administrators, physicians, staff, and the community regarding infection control practices.
Have scheduled and as needed on call responsibilities.
You have:
Bachelors Degree in Science or other related health field;Masters Degree in Public Health/Industrial Hygiene preferred
3-4 years work experience in an Infection Control setting; experience working in a perioperative setting is a plus
At Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), we’re not only changing the way we treat cancer, but also the way the world thinks about it. By working together and pushing forward with innovation and discovery, we’re driving excellence and improving outcomes. For the 28th year, MSK has been named a top hospital for cancer by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be on Becker’s Healthcare list as one of the 150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare in 2018, as well as one of Glassdoor’s Employees’ Choice Best Place to Work for 2018. We’re treating cancer, one patient at a time. Join us and make a difference every day.
