Surgical Technologist I | Koch Endoscopy

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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:  We are seeking Certified Surgical Technologists to join our team at Memorial Sloan Kettering. In this position, you will work in direct collaboration with the Registered Nurse and physician to meet unit and patient needs by performing technical activities. The Surgical Technologist functions as an integral member of the health care team by contributing to the efficient operation of the unit.

Role Overview: 

• Assist RNs and physicians in the implementation of each patient's plan of care
• Assist and anticipate needs of surgeon for instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies according to procedural requirements and constant monitoring of progress
• Maintain and monitor sterile technique at all times and institute corrective measures in the event of contamination
• Prepare rooms in accordance with physicians' preferences for each procedure and assist in the room turnover in the prescribed time-frames

Key Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent education.

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program and national certification (NBSTSA)

• BLS certification required by the time of hire

• Superb communication skills and a high standard of integrity

• A passion for healthcare and the ability to assist on multiple sophisticated OR and services

Core Skills: 

• Committed and eager to embrace new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

• Capable of building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

• Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged, using both formal and informal development

• Approachable and comfortable with diverse groups of people and able to make others comfortable with you.

• Build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Additional Information: 

• Location: 530 East 74th Street, New York, NY

• Schedule: 8 hours flex between 7a - 8p; Monday through Saturday

• Reporting to: Nurse Leader

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