Sterile Processing Team Lead

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development

Job summary

The Sterile Processing Team Lead at Maine Medical Center in Biddeford, ME, evenings, oversees the sterile processing unit in partnership with the manager. You will supervise staff, coordinate activities, and cover the department during the manager's absence while taking calls on a rotating schedule.

Ideal candidates bring CS/OR tech experience, plus supervisory experience and strong organizational skills. Commitment to quality, safety, and collaboration with perioperative teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a CS tech and/or OR tech required.
• Minimum of three years' experience in a Central Service environment preferred.
• Experience in computer systems used at SMHC preferred.
• Some supervisory or managerial experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• The Sterile Processing Team Lead works closely with the manager to support, coordinate and supervise personnel and unit activities.
• Assumes full responsibility for the department in the absence of the manager.
• Takes call in rotation with line staff.
• Works on the service line a minimum of 6 hours a shift.

Job description

Location: Biddeford, ME
Facility: Maine Medical Center
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Evening
Job Category: Professional - Clinical
Req #: 85262
Date Posted: Aug 6, 2026

Summary:
The Sterile Processing Team Lead works closely with the manager to support, coordinate and supervise personnel and unit activities. Assumes full responsibility for the department in the absence of the manager. Takes call in rotation with line staff. Works on the service line a minimum of 6 hours a shift.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: N/A
• License/Certifications: N/A
• Experience: Experience as a CS tech and/or OR tech required. Minimum of three year's experience in a Central Service environment preferred. Experience in computer systems used at SMHC preferred. Some managerial or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills required.
• Proven demonstration of excellent organizational skills.

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 $25.24to $34.16 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 [emailprotected] .

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Description

Maine Medical Center

Professional - Clinical
Req #: 85262

Summary:
The Sterile Processing Team Lead works closely with the manager to support, coordinate and supervise personnel and unit activities. Assumes full responsibility for the department in the absence of the manager. Takes call in rotation with line staff. Works on the service line a minimum of 6 hours a shift.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: N/A
• License/Certifications: N/A
• Experience: Experience as a CS tech and/or OR tech required. Minimum of three year's experience in a Central Service environment preferred. Experience in computer systems used at SMHC preferred. Some managerial or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills required.
• Proven demonstration of excellent organizational skills.

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 $25.24to $34.16 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 [emailprotected] .

Hiring Scam Alert

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 [emailprotected] .

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

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.