Job Summary: The Opportunity: Join our esteemed team of professionals and embark on a rewarding journey working alongside some of the finest surgeons in the field. Our state-of-the-art operating rooms are not only spacious and well-lit but are also equipped with cutting-edge technology, including robotics. This presents a unique opportunity for you to be an integral part of a dynamic and innovative surgical environment.

Job Description:

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday: Experience the added benefit of a work schedule that prioritizes your work-life balance – no weekends or holidays, allowing you to maintain a fulfilling personal and professional life.

Primary location is Thayer Center for Health in Waterville.

The Team:

Enjoy the advantage of working in an environment where supportive leadership and a close-knit team culture are not just ideals but integral aspects of our workplace. Our leaders are committed to your success, and the collaborative atmosphere ensures a positive and cohesive team dynamic.

The Work:

• Demonstrate MaineGeneral Values and Standards: Uphold our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional care and treatment to our patients.

• Maintain Aseptic Technique: Adhere rigorously to aseptic technique guidelines during procedures, ensuring a sterile environment that prioritizes patient safety and optimizes surgical outcomes.

• Prepare Operating Rooms: Set up and organize the surgical environment before and after procedures, ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies are readily available.

• Assist in Surgeries: Provide direct assistance to surgeons during procedures, anticipating their needs and ensuring a smooth and efficient operation.

• Instrumentation Management: Handle and pass instruments and supplies to the surgical team, maintaining proper sterile technique.

• Patient Preparation: Participate in patient preparation activities, ensuring they are comfortable and informed before entering the operating room.

• Equipment Maintenance: Assist in the maintenance and care of surgical instruments and equipment, contributing to their proper functioning and longevity.

• Collaborate on Safety Protocols: Work collaboratively to implement and adhere to safety protocols, contributing to a secure and effective surgical environment.

You Have:

• Accredited Surgical Tech Education: Successfully completed an accredited post-secondary education program in surgical technology.

• Exceptional Customer Service and Teamwork: Demonstrate a proven track record of delivering exceptional customer service, thriving in a team environment, and possessing strong communication skills.

• Commitment to Excellence: Exhibit a strong dedication to excellence across all facets of the role, contributing to a positive work environment.

• Dedication to Professional Development: Display a commitment to continuous learning and professional development, staying abreast of advances in surgical technology, techniques, and best practices.

• Certification: Certified as a Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) preferred.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider: Required within 6 months of hire.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Scheduled Work Shift:

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.

• Loan Reimbursement is available for this position dependent upon current degree level. Please discuss benefit with the recruiter.

• 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 are 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 .

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability: In furtherance of MaineGeneral's policy regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, MaineGeneral has developed a written Affirmative Action Program which sets forth the policies, practices and procedures that MaineGeneral is committed to in order to ensure that its policy of nondiscrimination and affirmative action is accomplished.

The Affirmative Action Plan for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities is available for inspection by any employee or candidate for employment upon request, during normal business hours, in the Human Resources Department. Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440 . EEO is Law (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf)