Assistant, Equipment - Main Campus

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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 pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Opportunity at MSK:

Join one of the nation’s leading healthcare institutions and build a meaningful career with purpose as an Assistant, Equipment at our Main Campus. Whether you’re seeking stability, strong benefits, or an opportunity to grow within healthcare operations, this role offers a unique blend of hands-on experience and career development.

At MSK, operational excellence is critical to delivering world-class patient care. In this role, you’ll help ensure medical equipment is functional and available, clinical environments are safe and well-maintained, and teams are supported with the resources they need every day. You’ll collaborate across Nursing, Facilities, Biomedical Engineering, and other departments—playing an essential role in supporting both patient safety and care delivery. Team members also benefit from training programs, tuition reimbursement, and internal mobility opportunities to grow within MSK.

Role Overview:

• Customer-focused and responsive, with a strong commitment to supporting patient care
• Effective problem solver who acts quickly and makes sound decisions
• Clear and professional communicator across clinical and operational teams
• Adaptable and reliable in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Takes ownership and follows through on responsibilities from start to finish
• Collaborative partner who builds strong cross-functional relationships
• Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence

Key Qualifications:

• Strong interest in healthcare operations, equipment management, or facilities coordination
• Ability to troubleshoot and handle basic technical equipment issues
• Organizational skills with attention to detail in tracking and documentation
• Comfort working in dynamic, fast-paced clinical environments
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments
• Prior experience in healthcare, facilities, or equipment support is helpful but not required
• Willingness to learn and grow with comprehensive on-the-job training provided

Core Skills:

• Customer-focused and responsive, with a strong commitment to supporting patient care
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to act quickly and effectively
• Clear and professional communication across clinical and operational teams
• Adaptable and able to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Accountable and reliable, taking ownership of responsibilities from start to finish
• Collaborative team player who builds strong cross-functional relationships
• Driven to improve processes and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement

Additional Information:

• Location: 1275 York Ave, New York
• Schedule: Full-time; 37.5 hours a week. Every third weekend
• Report to Regional Manager, Materials Management

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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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