Infection Preventionist

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The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission : ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Opportunity at MSK : Infection Preventionist

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 settings. Your work will directly support MSK's mission to provide exceptional, evidence-based, and compassionate care-while advancing patient safety and public health.

Role Overview :

• 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 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.

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Pay Range : $100,600.00 - $161,000.00

FSLA Status : Exempt

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