Why Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedPrevents, treats, and researches cancer while providing patient care, community outreach, and scientific education for medical professionals and the public.
- Mskcc pays fees to cornell medical Center and other medical institutions for staff to further their scientific education. In addition, the Center hosts a number of symposiums, some of which are open to the public.$16.9M spent in FY2024
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FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenAbout Us
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 pursue our mission at 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 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.
Role Overview
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. Key Qualifications 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. Core Skills 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). Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) or Associate Infection Preventionist Certification (a-IPC) preferred. Additional…
About Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
From its Form 990- Budget $1.82B · Health Care
- Staff 29,732 · founded 1960
- Pays its leaders $1.2M–$6.6M (12 reported)
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