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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

Helpful Links:

• MSK Compensation Philosophy

• Review Our Greats Benefits Offerings

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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