Sterile Processing/Perioperative Technician

Eyecare Medical Group; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Eyecare Medical Group in Portland, ME is seeking a Sterile Processing/Perioperative Technician to support operating room turnover, sterile processing, and general perioperative tasks within the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC).

The role includes operating room turnover, sterile processing duties, and coordinating non-clinical perioperative support. Schedule is Monday–Thursday 6:30 AM–4:30 PM, with one extended Friday shift monthly; exact times vary by department needs.

Qualifications

• Current BLS certification, or completion within 6 months of hire.
• Certification (CASSPT or CSPDT) preferred, or completed within 1 year of hire.
• Prior experience as a sterile processing technician preferred.
• Experience with pre-vacuum and gravity sterilization and chemical indicators preferred.
• Knowledge of sanitary, infection control, and safety standards preferred.
• Knowledge of decontamination and sterilization processes, QA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operating room turnovers between cases, including cleaning and preparing rooms.
• Assist with positioning patients and opening of sterile supplies under supervision.
• Move equipment, supplies, and furniture between operating rooms and support areas.
• Help clean operating rooms between cases and at start/end of day.
• Set up rooms and open sterile supplies; restock as directed.
• Maintain separation of clean and dirty workflow; follow IFUs and ASC policies.

Skills

BLS certification

Sterile processing

Infection control

Sanitation standards

QA documentation

Job description

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Full Time 40 Portland, ME, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1037

Salary Range: $26.60 To $30.00 Hourly

Position Title: Sterile Processing/Perioperative Technician
Reports to: ASC Nurse Manager
Department: Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
Status: Full-time | Non-exempt

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Operating Room Support

• Assist with operating room turnovers between cases, including cleaning and preparing rooms.
• Assist with positioning patients and opening of sterile supplies under the direction and supervision of the ASC Team Leader or Circulating Nurse.
• Assist with moving equipment, supplies, and furniture as needed between operating rooms and support areas.
• Assist with cleaning operating rooms between cases and at the beginning and end of the day.
• Assist with setting up room and opening sterile supplies.
• Restock operating rooms and perioperative areas with supplies, linens, medications-related supplies, and other items as directed.
• Retrieve supplies and equipment for surgical cases as requested by the surgical team.
• Identify and communicate supply or equipment needs to the appropriate team member.

Sterile Processing Support

• Assist the Sterile Processing team on an as-needed basis with cleaning, decontamination, preparation, packaging, sterilization, and storage of surgical instruments and equipment.
• Assist with transporting contaminated and processed instruments according to established infection prevention and sterile processing workflows.
• Assist with inspection, assembly, packaging, labeling, and storage of instrument sets as trained.
• Maintain appropriate separation of clean and dirty workflow.
• Follow manufacturer Instructions for Use (IFUs), infection prevention practices, and ASC policies related to instrument processing.
• Complete required documentation and tracking related to assigned sterile processing duties.
• Communicate with the Sterile Processing Lead or leadership regarding damaged, missing, or improperly functioning instruments or equipment.

General Perioperative Support

• Assist with patient flow and other non-clinical tasks as directed by the nursing or leadership team.
• Assists with the transfer of patients throughout their surgical encounter.
• Maintains a professional and caring environment for patients
• Supports efforts to reduce patient anxiety by seeking assistance from nursing staff, and communicating to the anesthesia care team
• Assist with supply deliveries, stocking, inventory organization, and moving materials throughout the ASC.
• Help maintain appropriate inventory levels and notify leadership when supplies are running low.
• Assist with maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Respond to changing needs throughout the surgical day and assist in areas where additional support is needed.
• Supports environmental cleaning of Operating Rooms (shelves, drawers and anesthesia carts) and unit
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the safe and efficient operation of the ASC.

SCHEDULE:

• Monday – Thursday (6:30 AM – 4:30 PM)
• One day per month, the week extends through Friday (6:30 AM – 12:00 PM)
• Exact start and end times may vary based on departmental operations and team needs.

Qualifications:

• Current BLS certification, or completion of certification course within 6 months of date of hire.
• Certification (i.e., CASSPT or CSPDT) preferred, or successful completion of certification program/exam within 1 year of date of hire.
• Prior experience as a sterile processing technician preferred.
• Prior experience with pre-vacuum sterilization, gravity sterilization and associated chemical indicators preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable sanitary, infection control, and safety standards preferred.
• Knowledge of decontamination and sterilization processes, procedures, quality assurance preferred.