Ophthalmic Scrub Technician — 4-Day Week & Growth

Maine Eye Center; Portland, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day workweek

Benefits package

Job summary

Maine Eye Center is seeking a Surgical Technologist/Scrub Technician for our Ambulatory Surgery Center in Portland, ME. This role supports ocular surgery, maintains strict sterility, and assists the surgeon throughout procedures.

The position typically runs Monday–Thursday, 6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., offering a consistent schedule and three-day weekends while advancing your career in eye care.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in surgical environments, with focus on ocular procedures.
• Ability to maintain strict sterile technique and patient safety.
• Flexibility to work a 4-day schedule and long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the Operating Room and sterile supplies for ophthalmic surgery.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon during procedures and assist as directed.
• Position patients safely and provide intraoperative support to the surgical team.
• Decontaminate, process and sterilize instruments; maintain equipment.
• Support restocking of OR supplies and keep preference cards accurate.
• Participate in in-services and uphold HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Surgical scrubbing

Ophthalmic surgery

Aseptic technique

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Maine Eye Center is seeking a Surgical Technologist/Scrub Technician for our Ambulatory Surgery Center in Portland, ME. This role supports ocular surgery, maintains strict sterility, and assists the surgeon throughout procedures.

The position typically runs Monday–Thursday, 6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., offering a consistent schedule and three-day weekends while advancing your career in eye care.