Endo/Surgical Tech

Cary-Medical-Center; Caribou (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Cary Medical Center in Caribou, ME is seeking a One Day Surgery/Endoscopy Technician to support physicians, nurses, and patients during gastroenterology procedures.

This casual part-time role requires CNA-registry or surgical technician experience, current BLS certification, familiarity with medical terminology, and a commitment to safety and quality care. You will prepare rooms, sterilize equipment, assist with procedures, and help with documentation.

Qualifications

• CNA-registry or surgical technician experience required.
• Familiar with medical terminology, especially gastroenterology and surgery.
• Maintains current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and sets up endoscopy room for the day.
• Sets up supplies for cases and the bovie machine.
• Assists physicians during gastroenterology procedures (e.g., colonoscopies, endoscopies).
• Performs high-level sterilization and logs procedures.
• Maintains proper charting, records, and room cleanliness.
• Assists with patient transport, dressings, and post-procedure care.

Skills

CNA registry

Surgical technician experience

Medical terminology familiarity

BLS certification

Job description

Description

Schedule: Casual Part-Time
Shift: Days 7a-3p (9hours)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Range

$23.00 – $35.95 per hour

The compensation range listed above represents the good-faith range Cary Medical Center anticipates relying upon when making an offer for this position. Starting pay is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, certifications, internal equity, and market conditions.

Job Summary

A One Day Surgery/Endoscopy Technician is one who, under the supervision of nursing and medical staff, performs technical and clerical support tasks in assisting physicians, nurses, and patients relative to a variety of surgical and gastroenterological procedures, both diagnostic and therapeutic.

We take pride in our workplace culture — so much so that our employees have voted us one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Maine for the sixth year in a row. At Cary, you’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team where your contributions truly matter.

Essential Job Duties

• Prepares and set up of endoscopy room for the day
• Sets up supplies for the cases of the day
• Sets up bovie machine
• Instructs and assists patients in preparation for procedures
• Checks chart for required documentation prior to procedures and participates in time out
• Assists physicians during gastroenterology procedures (colonoscopies, upper gastrointestinal endoscopies, esophageal dilations, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), endoscopic polypectomy, biopsy, and cytology specimen collections, pylortek, and tattooing.
• Performs high level sterilization using Sterris machine.
• Proper log book maintenance
• Assists physicians with cystoscopies, prostate biopsies, vasectomies, and stent removals
• Proper cleaning of cystoscope and ultrasound machine
• Stocking of endoscopy room
• Cleaning of endoscopy room
• Performing other related duties as required

One Day Surgery

• Assists with vital signs
• Assists with washing and making of stretchers
• Assists with food preparation and feeding of patients
• Assists with transportation of patients to MRI, CT, X-RAY, etc.
• Assists patients with dressing
• Stocks One Day Surgery Area
• Puts laundry away
• Assists with medical records retrieval and chart organization
• Performs other related duties as required
• Complies with local, state and federal laws and regulations.

Requirements

Education, Skills, Experience Requirements

• CNA-registry/Surgical Technician Experience
• Familiar with medical terminology and specifically those related to gastroenterology and surgery
• Maintains current BLS certification

Availability

• Irregular or Extended Work Hours - Occasional. Depending on department staffing needs, you may be asked to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Takes calls for endoscopies.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cary Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal or Maine law.

Contact

• To view the full job description or request additional information, please contact Kelly at 207-498-1311 or email [e-mail].
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off. To view the complete benefits package, click here: Benefit Information.

Cary Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Provider