Operating Room Assistant

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Perioperative Services Technician I at Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME. The role supports patient care in the Operating Room by transporting patients, aiding with positioning for surgery, and assisting in turnovers.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED (preferred) and involves a permanent rotating day shift with holiday and weekend coverage. Training is provided on day shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Two years of experience preferred.
• N/A certifications not required.

Responsibilities

• Transport and lift/position patients for surgery in the Operating Room.
• Clean and assist with operating room turnovers.
• Perform general errands as required by team leader and charge nurses.

Skills

Experience: 2 years

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 #: 95260
Date Posted: Sep 30, 2026

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

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

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources - so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, 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).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to [email protected].

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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.