Scrub Technician

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

Come join Maine Eye, home to Maine’s #1 Surgery Center for 2026 and proudly recognized among the top surgery centers in the nation!

We are looking for a Surgical Technologist/Scrub Technician to join our Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). Whether your background is in surgical technology, ophthalmology, medical assisting, CNA work, ophthalmic surgery, or another area of healthcare.

Enjoy a 4-day workweek!This position generally works Monday–Thursday, 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., giving you a consistent schedule and three-day weekends while building your careerin healthcare.

Description of Responsibilities:

This position generally works four days per week, Monday through Thursday, from 6:30am to 5:00pm, for an average of a 9 to 10-hour day. Flexibility in schedule is occasionally needed to meet business goals and provide exceptional patient service.

• Demonstrates knowledge regarding ocular surgery including ocular plastics.
• Ensure the patient is at the center of all work activities
• Practice vigilant aseptic consciousness
• Preparation of the Operating Room; opening sterile supplies, instruments,
• packs, assuring sterile technique is maintained
• During the surgical procedure, the scrub will anticipate the needs of the surgeon
• and assist as directed
• Assist the surgical team with patient care and positioning
• Decontaminate, process and sterilize surgical instrumentation
• Maintain surgical equipment
• Report and trouble shoot defective equipment and supplies
• Assist with restocking operating rooms
• Maintain preference card accuracy
• Attend in-services
• Communicate effectively with the surgical team, promoting a positive work environment
• Respect team members, demonstrating a welcoming and inclusive workplace
• Be accountable, dependable and follow MEC Core Values consistently
• Ensure Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance

Experience and Educational Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED

Required Licenses / Certifications (One of the following):

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Can obtain upon hire
• Completed a Surgical Technologist program - CST
• Completed a Certified Ophthalmic Technician program - COT
• Completed a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant program - COA
• Completed an Certified Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant program

Pay Range:

Typical Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift 20+ pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time; also stooping, bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Please create as many bullet points as you need to ensure you encompass the physical demands of the position

At Maine Eye, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, work-life balance, and professional growth.

Benefits available to eligible employees include medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) with company match up to 5%, company profit sharing, generous PTO, 9 paid holidays plus a floating holiday, company-paidbasiclife and short-term disability insurance, HSA company contributions, FSA options, pet insurance, professional development opportunities, generous employee discounts on services and products, wellness benefits, employee recognition, and more!

Why Maine EyeCenter?

You’ll be joining a team dedicated to providing exceptional surgical eye care while working in a collaborative environment where your contributionsmatter.

Four-day workweek. Competitive pay. Exceptional surgical team.