Job Summary:

About Us:

Discover an exciting opportunity for career growth at MaineGeneral Health! Join our expanding Surgery team, where we are dedicated to providing excellent patient care. We are actively seeking individuals with a background in retail, housekeeping, or other foundational roles to become skilled Sterilization Technicians. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive change in your life while contributing to the well-being of others.

Job Description:

The Role: Sterilization Technician

As a Sterilization Technician, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and quality of patient care. This position revolves around the complete decontamination of instruments, assembly, and preparation of instrument sets, packaging, sterilization, and the meticulous assembly of case carts for our Operating Room. You'll also be responsible for cleaning and sterilizing medical equipment, supplies, and instruments used for patient care across our Medical Center and off-site MGH facilities. Your commitment to maintaining infection control and safety standards will be paramount.

Responsibilities:

* Cleans, disinfects, and decontaminates medical instruments and equipment using appropriate methods, substances, and equipment.

* Inspects, assembles, and packages supplies.

* Sterilizes medical instruments and equipment using appropriate methods, substances, and equipment. Distributes supplies throughout the entire organization.

* Monitors sterilization processes and documents quality assurance testing.

Ideal Candidate Attributes:

* Attention to Detail: Your keen attention to detail will ensure precision in the sterilization process, maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.

* Collaborative Spirit: Apply your teamwork skills to work seamlessly with the surgery team, contributing to a collaborative and efficient work environment.

* Adaptability & Willingness to Learn: Embrace changes and actively participate in continuous improvement, demonstrating your eagerness to learn and adapt.

* Communication Skills: Utilize effective communication skills to contribute to a positive environment within the team.

* Commitment to Patient Care: Dedication to maintaining the highest standards for patient safety and well-being.

* Certification: Certification as CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) through IAHCSMM or Certification as a CSPDT (certified sterile processing and distribution technician) through CBSPD is required within 2 years of hire.

Training and Support:

* Initial Intensive Training: Up to 16 weeks of comprehensive training to ensure you are well-equipped for success in your role.

* Ongoing Support: Continued support and mentorship as you integrate into the team, grow in your position, and obtain your CRCST Certification.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Scheduled Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

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 quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.

* Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.

* A generous earned time plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.

Emotional Wellness:

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

Financial Wellness:

* An employee discount program is available to all employees for services provided by MaineGeneral Medical Center.

* Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.

* 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.

* Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.

* We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.

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. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440 .