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Pay Range: $22.98-$31.80 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. Job Description: Surgical Support Assistant | MSK Monmouth 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 preferredExcellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to operate patient care equipmentAbility to push, pull, lift and carry medium to heavy weights throughout the day, including equipment and patientsAbility to work with acutely ill patients and their families in crisisCore 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 goalsAdditional Information: Location: 480 Red Hill Road, Middletown Township, NJShift: 11am - 7pm; Monday through Friday Pay Range: $23.54 - $35.44 Helpful Links: Please click to learn more about MSK's compensation philosophy. Are you ready to learn more about our Benefits? Closing: 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. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

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