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Summary
Infectious Disease Investigator
Investigates and documents possible infectious outbreaks and works with administration and the departments involved to correct the problem.
Responsibilities
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Knowledge of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and professional healthcare association guidelines for the prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
- Conducts surveillance for reporting to the CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) and state and local agencies.
- Investigates and documents possible infectious disease outbreaks and works with administration and the departments involved to resolve and prevent future outbreaks.
- Assists in follow-up of exposures to infectious pathogens.
- Ensures that Infection Prevention and Control guidelines for all departments are current and appropriate.
- Prepares and conducts ongoing Infection Prevention and Control in-service education programs and presentations for all Departments.
- Participates in Infection Prevention and Control Committee meetings by presenting relevant infection prevention and control data collected throughout surveillance periods.
- Ensures Infection Prevention and Control Plans, Assessments, and Policies are complete and current.
- Serves as liaison to the Engineering team regarding Infection Prevention and Control issues as they pertain to construction and remediation projects.
- Serves as a member of the Hospital Emergency Management Committee and other relevant Committees to Infection Prevention.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide relevant patient care and education in assigned areas, based on physical, psychological, educational, safety, and other related criteria.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Masters / BA/BS in Microbiology, Nursing, Public Health or other relevant field. An advanced degree is preferred.
- Working knowledge of Infectious Diseases spread and Microbiology is required.
- For nursing - New York State License in Nursing with current registration preferred
- 3-5 years of Infection Prevention and Control experience preferred.
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC) through the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC).
- Good investigative skills. Ability to write, educate and work independently.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Required Skills
- CIC
- Microsoft Office Suite
About Us
Strength through Unity and Inclusion
The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai's unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.
At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.
About the Mount Sinai Health System:
Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients' medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals" ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country's best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek's "The World's Best Smart Hospitals" ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.
Job Info
- Job Identification 3036256
- Job Category Professional
- Posting Date 04/01/2026, 06:07 PM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Job Shift Day
- Locations 150 E. 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10017, US
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Job Description
Infectious Disease Investigator
Investigates and documents possible infectious outbreaks and works with administration and the departments involved to correct the problem.
Responsibilities
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Knowledge of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and professional healthcare association guidelines for the prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
- Conducts surveillance for reporting to the CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) and state and local agencies.
- Investigates and documents possible infectious disease outbreaks and works with administration and the departments involved to resolve and prevent future outbreaks.
- Assists in follow-up of exposures to infectious pathogens.
- Ensures that Infection Prevention and Control guidelines for all departments are current and appropriate.
- Prepares and conducts ongoing Infection Prevention and Control in-service education programs and presentations for all Departments.
- Participates in Infection Prevention and Control Committee meetings by presenting relevant infection prevention and control data collected throughout surveillance periods.
- Ensures Infection Prevention and Control Plans, Assessments, and Policies are complete and current.
- Serves as liaison to the Engineering team regarding Infection Prevention and Control issues as they pertain to construction and remediation projects.
- Serves as a member of the Hospital Emergency Management Committee and other relevant Committees to Infection Prevention.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide relevant patient care and education in assigned areas, based on physical, psychological, educational, safety, and other related criteria.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Masters / BA/BS in Microbiology, Nursing, Public Health or other relevant field. An advanced degree is preferred.
- Working knowledge of Infectious Diseases spread and Microbiology is required.
- For nursing - New York State License in Nursing with current registration preferred
- 3-5 years of Infection Prevention and Control experience preferred.
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC) through the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC).
- Good investigative skills. Ability to write, educate and work independently.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Required Skills
- CIC
- Microsoft Office Suite
About Us
Strength through Unity and Inclusion
The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai's unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.
At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.
About the Mount Sinai Health System:
Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients' medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals" ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country's best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek's "The World's Best Smart Hospitals" ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.
Job Info
- Job Identification 3036256
- Job Category Professional
- Posting Date 04/01/2026, 06:07 PM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Job Shift Day
- Locations 150 E. 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10017, US
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