What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scrub Technician - NO NIGHTS/NO WEEKENDS position at Maine Eye?
NO NIGHTS • NO WEEKENDS • NO ON CALL • 4-DAY WORKWEEK!
Come join Maine Eye, home to Maine’s #1 Surgery Center for 2026 and proudly recognized among the top surgery centers in the nation!
We are looking for a Surgical Technologist/Scrub Technician to join our Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). Whether your background is in surgical technology, ophthalmology, medical assisting, CNA work, ophthalmic surgery, or another area of healthcare.
Enjoy a 4-day workweek! This position generally works Monday–Thursday, 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., giving you a consistent schedule and three-day weekends while building your career in healthcare.
Description of Responsibilities:
As a member of the surgical team, the Surgical Scrub Technician works collaboratively with the Surgeon, Anesthesiologist, and the RN in the operating room ensuring safe quality patient care. The Surgical Scrub Technician will follow established Maine Eye Center protocols and procedures, and will perform various duties and tasks including, but not limited to, those listed below:
- Demonstrates knowledge regarding ocular surgery including ocular plastics.
- Ensure the patient is at the center of all work activities
- Practice vigilant aseptic consciousness
- Preparation of the Operating Room; opening sterile supplies, instruments,
- packs, assuring sterile technique is maintained
- During the surgical procedure, the scrub will anticipate the needs of the surgeon
- and assist as directed
- Assist the surgical team with patient care and positioning
- Decontaminate, process and sterilize surgical instrumentation
- Maintain surgical equipment
- Report and trouble shoot defective equipment and supplies
- Assist with restocking operating rooms
- Maintain preference card accuracy
- Attend in-services
- Communicate effectively with the surgical team, promoting a positive work environment
- Respect team members, demonstrating a welcoming and inclusive workplace
- Be accountable, dependable and follow MEC Core Values consistently
- Ensure Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance
Experience and Educational Requirements:
High School Diploma/GED
Required Licenses / Certifications (One of the following):
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Can obtain upon hire
- Completed a Surgical Technologist program - CST
- Completed a Certified Ophthalmic Technician program - COT
- Completed a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant program - COA
- Completed an Certified Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant program
Pay Range:
Scrub Tech I: $22.64 - $29.43 (0-4 Years Experience)
Scrub Tech II: $27.60 - $33.75 (5-10 Years Experience)
Scrub Tech III: $31.88 - $40.05 (10 Years Experience)
Typical Physical Demands:
- Ability to lift 20 pounds.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time; also stooping, bending, reaching, and lifting.
- Please create as many bullet points as you need to ensure you encompass the physical demands of the position
Benefits & Perks
At Maine Eye, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, work-life balance, and professional growth.
Benefits available to eligible employees include medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) with company match up to 5%, company profit sharing, generous PTO, 9 paid holidays plus a floating holiday, company-paid basic life and short-term disability insurance, HSA company contributions, FSA options, pet insurance, professional development opportunities, generous employee discounts on services and products, wellness benefits, employee recognition, and more!
Why Maine Eye Center?
You’ll be joining a team dedicated to providing exceptional surgical eye care while working in a collaborative environment where your contributions matter.
Four-day workweek. Competitive pay. Exceptional surgical team.
Ready for your next opportunity? Apply today and join Maine Eye Center!
Salary : $23 - $40