Sterile Processing Technician
Orthopaedic Associates of Maine
Portland, ME
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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Autoclave, Basic Life Support (BLS), Detail Oriented, Environmental Regulations, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Infection Control, Instrumentation, Inventory Management, Lift/Move 20 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Office Equipment, Organizational Skills, Orthopedics, Patient Safety, Record Keeping, Sterilization, Surgical Procedures, Team Player
LOCATION
Portland, ME
POSTED
30+ days ago
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
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