Operating Room Assistant

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

The Perioperative Services Technician I role at MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization is responsible for assisting in the care of patients in the Operating Room by transporting and positioning for surgery, aiding in OR turnovers, and handling related errands as directed by the leadership team.

Entry-level role with training provided on day shift, permanent rotating evenings, and holiday/weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience: Two years of experience preferred.
• License/Certifications: N/A

Responsibilities

• Transport and lift/position patients for surgery in the Operating Room.
• Assist in OR turnovers, cleaning, and preparation tasks.
• Perform general errands as required by team leader and charge nurses

Skills

HS Diploma / GED

2 years experience preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Portland, ME
Facility: Maine Medical Center
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Rotating
Job Category: Service/Maintenance Support
Req #: 85434
Date Posted: Aug 13, 2026

**Current MaineHealth Employees Not Eligible, must be separated for 6 months**

Entry Level Role!

All training provided on day shift, with a permanent rotating, evening shift schedule, that includes holiday and weekend coverage.

Summary:
The Perioperative Services Technician I role is responsible for assisting with the care of the patient in the Operating Room by transporting and lifting/positioning for surgery, cleaning and assisting in Operating Room turnovers, and performing general errands as required by team leader and charge nurses.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• License/Certifications: N/A
• Experience: Two years of experience preferred.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

• paid parental leave
• flexible work options
• student loan assistance
• professional development opportunities
• well-being resources - so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.
• offerscomprehensivebenefits
• recognition programs
• career growth opportunities
• shift differentials or other incentives

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $19.10to $22.53 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

$3000 SIGN ON BONUS!

If you have questions about this role, please contact [emailprotected]

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Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

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