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Surgical Support Assistant - Perioperative Support Services

$24.05 - $36.21 per hour

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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About 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 doneat 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: We are seeking a dedicated Surgical Support Assistant. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring safe, efficient surgical care by preparing operating rooms, managing sterile supplies, and supporting perioperative teams before and during procedures with our Operating Room Team.

Role Overview:
  • Room Preparation: Secure instruments, sterile supplies and special equipment including sterile trays, disposable sterile products, and sutures, ensuring rooms are ready for surgical procedures in assigned operating rooms.
  • Supply/Stocking: Complete inventory request forms and place supplies in designated areas, reporting any stock shortages to Supervisor and Supply Clerks.
  • Surgical Assistance: Assist Nurses and Physicians during surgery in acquisition of supplies, sterilizing equipment and gowning procedures according to 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:
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience working in an operating room support function (i.e. Perioperative Assistant, Central Processing Technician) with a demonstrated knowledge of OR policies and procedures
  • Ability to communicate effectively with members of surgical and perioperative materials teams
  • Ability to push, pull, lift and carry medium to heavy weights throughout the day, including equipment and patients
Core Skills:
  • Demonstrates reliability, resilience, and attention to detail in a fast-paced surgical environment.
  • Maintains consistency and accuracy while performing repetitive or time-sensitive tasks.
  • Takes ownership of responsibilities and holds self and others accountable to OR standards and protocols.
  • Collaborate effectively with surgeons, nurses, surgical technologists, and support staff to ensure smooth case flow.
  • Continuously looking for opportunities to improve efficiency, safety, and supply readiness.
Additional Information:
  • Location: 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY
  • Schedule: Five 8-hour shifts 1:00pm - 9:00pm, Monday-Friday, with weekend and holiday rotation.
  • Reports to: Supervisor, Perioperative Support Services
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Pay Range: $24.05 - $36.21


FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

Closing :

At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

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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