Sterile Supply Technician I

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work policy

Student loan assistance

Training and education

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineMedical Center in Portland, ME is seeking an entry level Sterile Supply Technician I for the Evening shift. This on-site role offers full-time hours with on-the-job training provided. Training is conducted on site, and the position complies with MaineHealth vaccination policies including influenza vaccination where eligible.

Initial candidate screening includes CRCST preferences; employment demonstrates a commitment to safety, quality, and patient care within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• License/Certifications: Current CRCST preferred or may be required within 24 months of start date based on location.
• Experience: One year of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of supplies and equipment.

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

CRCST certification preferred or may be required within 24 months of start date

Job description

Location: Portland, ME
Facility: Maine Medical Center
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Evening
Job Category: Service/Maintenance Support
Req #: 81020
Date Posted: Oct 16, 2026

MaineHealth Employees with more than 3 months separation are eligible

The Sterile Supply Technician I role is responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of supplies and equipment.

Evening shift schedule, Entry level role, no experience needed. All training provided on site.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• License/Certifications: Current Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) preferred or may be required within 24 months of start date based on location.
• Experience: One year of relevant experience preferred.

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as

• paid parental leave
• a flexible work policy
• student loan assistance
• training and education
• well-being resources for you and your family

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential.

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.

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.