Certified Surgical Technician

Prime Healthcare; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a part-time Operating Room Tech for the Maternity department at Central Maine Medical Center. The role involves preparing sterile supplies, maintaining the sterile field, and assisting surgeons during procedures. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or Equivalent and experience scrubbing surgical procedures.

Optimal candidates will have completed an ORT training program and held a BLS certification. The shift entails night hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for new hires effective April 2014.
• Graduate of an ORT training program or on the job training with a minimum of 3 years experience.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile supplies and instruments for assigned procedures.
• Maintain sterile field during procedures.
• Provide surgeon with necessary sterile supplies and instruments.

Skills

Experience in scrubbing minor and major procedures

BLS certification

Experience in surgical specialties

Completion of ORT training program

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

ORT training program

Job description

Overview

• Department: Maternity
• Schedule: Nights, 7a-7p, 12-hour shifts
• Facility:Central Maine Medical Center
• Location:Lewiston, ME 04240

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoastal Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.

Responsibilities

The Operating Room Tech is responsible for the preparation of sterile supplies and instruments for each assigned procedure, maintaining sterile field during case and providing surgeon with sterile supplies and instruments during assigned procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for new hires effective April 2014.
• Graduate of an ORT training program or on the job training with a minimum of 3 years experience (surgical setting preferred).
• Experience in scrubbing minor and major procedures in the generalized surgical specialties, (i.e., GYN, General and Plastics).
• Experience in scrubbing at least minor procedures in the specialty surgical areas (i.e., ortho, neuro, ENT, Uro. Etc.).
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Employment Status

Part Time < 60

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf