Surgical Support Assistant Job at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY

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  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Pay Range: $23.54-$35.44 Company Overview:

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.

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Surgical Support Assistant | NYC Locations

 

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Are you passionate about playing a meaningful role in the fight to conquer cancer? Does the opportunity to work alongside clinicians who are internally and externally recognized as leaders in multiple fields interest you? We are seeking a bright and committed individual to join our team of Surgical Support Assistants. In this position you will perform a variety of services including inventory of reusable/disposable sterile supplies and equipment, preparation of OR rooms before assigned cases to facilitate patient care in collaboration with the perioperative team.

 

Role Overview:

  • Room Preparation: Secures instruments, sterile supplies and special equipment, and sets up room for surgical procedures in assigned operating rooms.
  • Material/Equipment Delivery: Anticipate, select and deliver sterile equipment as needed, to include: sterile trays, disposable sterile products, sutures, ensure availability of sterile equipment, Communicates with CPD to ensure flow.
  • Supply/Stocking: Complete inventory request forms and places supplies in designated area to include, but not limited to: Sterile patient-care supplies, sterile general medical supplies, CPD supplies, Pharmacy products, sutures. Reports stock shortages to Supervisor and Supply Clerks.
  • Surgical Assistance: Assist during surgery in acquisition of supplies, sterilizing equipment and gowning procedures. Assists Nurses and Physicians with scrubs and sterilization clothing. Assists Surgical Tech in ensuring that instruments are appropriately placed on tray based on proper protocol.
  • Quality Improvement: Participate in the unit-based QI activity through participation in data collection of ancillary activity, problem identification and resolution, and group committee work, as assigned.

Key Qualifications: 

  • At least 2 years experience as a Perioperative Assistant or Central Processing Tech preferred
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to operate patient care equipment
  • Ability to push, pull, lift and carry medium to heavy weights throughout the day, including equipment and patients
  • Ability to work with acutely ill patients and their families in crisis

Core Skills: 

  • Someone who doesn’t shy away from difficult situations or people, saying what needs to be said.
  • Able to operate effectively, even when things are not clear or the way forward is not obvious.
  • Dedicated and persistent when faced with setbacks and skilled at finding detours around obstacles.
  • Able to hold yourself and others accountable in order to achieve goals and live up to commitments.
  • Focused on continuous improvement, knowing the most effective and efficient processes to optimize work flow.
  • A committed member of the team adept at building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives and goals

Additional Information: 

  • Locations: 
    • Josie Robertson Surgery Center | 1133 York Avenue, New York, NY
    • Main Campus | 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 
  • Shift: 8-hour shifts Monday through Friday

Pay Range: $23.54 - $35.44

 

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MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

 

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Job Tags

Full time, Shift work, Monday to Friday,

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