Infection Preventionist

MSK

. Lead efforts to prevent and control healthcare-associated infections across the institution .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $102,800 - $164,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in infection prevention and control, with strong capabilities in data analysis, outbreak investigation, and collaboration across healthcare settings. Proficient in implementing evidence-based interventions and addressing infection-related concerns within diverse environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Infection Prevention PrinciplesData AnalysisOutbreak InvestigationCertification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC)Experience with Electronic Health Records

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Hard Skills

MicrobiologyEpidemiologyRoot Cause AnalysisInfection SurveillanceEvidence-Based Interventions

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationPresentation SkillsProject LeadershipCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Infection Surveillance SoftwareElectronic Health RecordsNHSN

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Healthcare-Associated InfectionsEnvironment of Care RoundsRegulatory StandardsJoint CommissionCMS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead efforts to prevent and control healthcare-associated infections across the institution
Conduct surveillance of infection outcomes and process measures in inpatient and outpatient settings
Collect and analyze data
Investigate outbreaks
Observe clinical practices and participate in patient rounds
Deliver targeted education
Design and implement evidence-based infection prevention and control interventions
Address infection-related concerns within the hospital and broader community
Contribute to infection prevention and control policies
Serve as a resource for administrators, clinicians, staff, and community partners
Collaborate with external stakeholders and area leaders during environment of care rounds
Work across MSK outpatient and regional locations

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Experience conducting environment of care rounds at other site visits
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to lead projects, influence change, and collaborate across departments
3–4 years' work experience in Infection Prevention and Control
Experience working in an ambulatory care setting preferred
Familiarity with infection surveillance systems such as NHSN
Familiarity with regulatory standards such as Joint Commission and CMS
Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) or Associate Infection Preventionist Certification (a-IPC) preferred
Availability for planned and as-needed on-call weekend shifts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Transportation provided for travel across MSK outpatient and regional locations
Planned and as needed on-call weekend shift compensation may apply (not explicitly specified)