Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician I - Per Diem

MaineGeneral Medical Center; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Payactiv access

403(b) plan

Job summary

MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta, ME is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to clean, decontaminate, and prepare surgical instruments and patient care equipment for procedures. You will follow manufacturer instructions and departmental procedures, collaborate with interdepartmental staff to prioritize workload, and locate and pack instruments for pickup or delivery.

Certification within two years of hire is required; prior sterile processing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Certification as CRCST or CSPDT within two years of hire.
• Strong attention to detail and infection control adherence.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Prior experience in sterile processing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow instructions and procedures to clean, decontaminate, and prepare instruments.
• Collaborate with staff to prioritize workload and meet schedules.
• Locates and packages instruments for pickup or delivery.
• Operate decontamination and sterilization equipment per standards.
• Monitor sterilization indicators and maintain records for QA.

Skills

Attention to detail

Infection control

Team oriented

Ability to work in fast-paced setting

Tools

CRCST/CSPDT certification

Job description

Job Description Summary:

Cleans and decontaminates surgical instrumentation and patient care equipment. Collects, receives, and sorts instruments.

Job Description:

• Follows manufacturer instructions and departmental procedures to ensure proper cleaning, decontamination, and preparation of surgical instruments and patient care equipment
• Collaborates with interdepartmental staff to prioritize workload, meeting both daily schedules and urgent surgical needs
• Locates, collects, and prepares instruments for pickup or delivery, including packaging for offsite locations as needed
• Maintains and operates decontamination and sterilization equipment in accordance with organizational, regulatory, and safety standards
• Monitors sterilization indicators and maintains accurate records for quality assurance and compliance

Qualifications:

• Certification as a CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) through HSPA or CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician) through CBSPD required within two years of hire
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to infection control standards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Prior experience in sterile processing or related healthcare support preferred

Compensation Information:

$17.96 - $34.57 The hourly pay range shown represents the base pay range for this position. Individual pay is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. In addition to base pay, eligible team members may earn additional compensation through shift, weekend, holiday, on-call, and other applicable differentials. We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package designed to recognize our caregivers and support them in delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Job Exempt:

No

Benefits:

Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness - physical, emotional and financial - is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.

Physical Wellness:

We offer wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle.

Emotional Wellness:

When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.

Financial Wellness:

Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances. We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.

Career Mobility:

Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability:

Assistive technologies are available.

MaineGeneral participates in E-Verify.

In furtherance of MaineGeneral's policy regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, MaineGeneral has developed a written affirmative action plan which sets forth the policies, practices and procedures that MaineGeneral is committed to in order to ensure that its policy of nondiscrimination and affirmative action is accomplished. The affirmative action plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities is available for inspection by any employee or candidate for employment upon request, during normal business hours, in the Human Resources Department.