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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 pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: We are looking for a Support Services Associate to join our Urgent Care Center. In this role, you will be responsible for following established Environmental Services policies, transporting patients to and from patient floors, and ensuring patient comfort while in the unit.

Role Overview:

• Transports patients (on stretchers or wheelchairs) to and from patient floors, while ensuring accurate patient identification.

• Performs standardized procedures for cleaning of all assigned areas within established timeframe by supervisor.

• Takes immediate and appropriate action for any situation in which the patient is experiencing a problem, while advancing to other staff members if necessary

• Completes morgue transport, ensuring the process has been verified and completed in a timely manner.

• Responds to inquiries directly or by referring to the appropriate MSKCC staff/department.

Key Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED

• Prior housekeeping and/or inventory experience

• Ability to lift up to fifty pounds in relation to material/patient transport

Core Skills:

• Strong attention-to-detail and the ability to maintain accurate documentation of patient location and condition

• A strong customer service orientation, ensuring a positive experience for both patients and their care takers

• Ability to work within a fast-paced environment, responding quickly to patient needs in the face of any issues or immediate health/safety concerns

Additional Information:

• Location: 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY

• Shift: 12pm-10pm; Monday through Friday with holiday/weekend rotation

• Reporting to: Manager, Urgent Care Guest Services

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• MSK Compensation Philosophy

• Review Our Greats Benefits Offerings

Closing:

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

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