Sterile Processing Technician Job at Orthopaedic Associates of Maine, Portland, ME

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  • Orthopaedic Associates of Maine
  • Portland, ME

Job Description

Join a Leading Orthopaedic Team in Maine — Now Hiring a Sterile Processing Technician

Location: Portland, ME
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Weekly Rotating Shifts: 6:30am–3:00pm, 7:30am–4:00pm, 8:30am–5:00pm

Are you passionate about patient safety, surgical precision, and being part of a high-performing healthcare team?
Orthopaedic Associates of Maine is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join our fast-paced, collaborative surgery center in Portland.

About the Role:

As a Sterile Processing Technician, you’ll play a vital role in surgical outcomes by ensuring instruments and equipment are cleaned, sterilized, and ready for use. You’ll coordinate closely with surgical technologists and OR staff to anticipate daily needs and ensure smooth surgical operations.

️ What You’ll Do:

  • Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and trays
  • Ensure compliance with infection control and sterilization standards
  • Monitor sterilization equipment and maintain accurate records
  • Support the OR team by anticipating instrumentation needs based on the surgical schedule
  • Assist with equipment troubleshooting, storage, and inventory maintenance
  • Promote a safe, sterile, and efficient environment for patients and staff

✅ What You Bring:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Sterile processing experience preferred
  • Sterile Processing Certification (CRCST) or willingness to obtain within 1 year of hire
  • Strong working knowledge of instrument processing, infection control, and surgical equipment
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and a team-first attitude

Physical & Environmental Requirements:

  • Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching
  • Ability to lift up to 20 lbs occasionally
  • Exposure to biohazardous materials and sterilization chemicals
  • Operation of autoclaves, washers, and standard office equipment

Why Orthopaedic Associates of Maine?

✅ Supportive, mission-driven team
✅ Competitive pay & benefits package
✅ Daytime shifts — no overnights or weekends
✅ Opportunity to grow your skills and pursue certification

 

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Immediate start, Rotating shift, Weekend work, Day shift, Monday to Friday,

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