Surgical Support Assistant

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, NY is seeking a Surgical Support Assistant to ensure safe, efficient surgical care. You will prepare operating rooms, manage sterile supplies, and support perioperative teams before and during procedures.

The role requires OR support experience, good communication with the surgical team, and the ability to handle physical tasks throughout shifts. On-site work with evening hours are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in an operating room support function (e.g. Perioperative Assistant, Nursing or Medical Assistant) with 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.

Responsibilities

• Room Preparation: ensure operating rooms are cleaned, organized, and prepared for procedures.
• Supply/Stocking: complete inventory requests and place supplies; report shortages.
• Surgical Assistance: assist Nurses and Physicians with supplies, sterilization, and gowning per protocol.
• Quality Improvement: participate in unit-based QI activities and data collection.

Skills

OR policies knowledge

Perioperative teamwork

Communication

Job description

## Surgical Support AssistantApply: On-Site: New York, NY: Full time: Posted Today: 103827**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 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:**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:** Ensure all operating rooms are thoroughly cleaned, organized, and properly prepared for surgical procedures.* **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, Nursing or Medical Assistant) 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: 1133 York Avenue, New York, NY (**Josie Robertson Surgery Center**)* Schedule: Five 8-hour shifts **2pm to 10pm**, Monday–Friday, with weekend and holiday rotation. During Training: 6am to 2pm.* Reports to: Supervisor, Perioperative Support Services **Helpful Links**:* Compensation Philosophy* Benefits 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.