Surgical Technologist I

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Portland, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Options

Student Loan Assistance

Professional Development Opportunities

Well-being Resources

Job summary

The Surgical Technologist I role at MaineHealth in Portland, ME is responsible for preparing the operating room, instruments, equipment and supplies, and passing instruments, sponges and sutures to surgeons.

This is a full-time, day shift position with a $3,000 sign-on bonus for new grads.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology.
• Certification by NBSTSA required within six months of start date or leadership discretion.
• Current BLS certification required or obtained within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room, instruments, equipment and supplies.
• Pass instruments, sponges and sutures to surgeons.
• Maintain sterile technique and safety standards in the OR.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to support patient care.

Skills

Operating room preparation

Instrument passing to surgeons

Team communication

Education

Graduate of accredited School of Surgical Technology

Tools

NBSTSA Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Location: Portland, ME
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Rotating
Job Category: Professional - Clinical
Req #: 83633
Date Posted: Sep 11, 2026

New Grads are eligible for a $3,000 Sign-On Bonus

Eligible bonuscandidates are Certified Surgical Technologists

CurrentMaineHealthemployees are not eligible

Summary:

This is a full time, day shift position.

Description

Professional - Clinical
Req #: 83633

The Surgical Technologist I role at Maine Medical Center-Portland is involved in preparing the operating room and instruments, equipment and supplies as well as passing instruments, sponges, and sutures to surgeons.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology required.
• License/Certifications: Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting required within six months of start date or at the discretion of leadership for positions at MMC. Certification preferred at SMHC. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
• Experience: Experience as a Surgical Technologist or a minimum of six months in a scrub role in the academic or clinical setting preferred.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

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.

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, along with 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.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [emailprotected]

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.