Sterile Processing Technician Portland, ME

Location:

Location: Portland, ME
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Weekly Rotating

Shifts:

6:30am–3:00pm, 7:30am–4:00pm, 8:30am–5:00pm

As a Sterile Processing Technician, you’ll play a vital role in surgical outcomes by ensuring instruments and equipment are cleaned, sterilized, and ready for use. You’ll coordinate closely with surgical technologists and OR staff to anticipate daily needs and ensure smooth surgical operations.

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and trays
• Ensure compliance with infection control and sterilization standards
• Monitor sterilization equipment and maintain accurate records
• Support the OR team by anticipating instrumentation needs based on the surgical schedule
• Assist with equipment troubleshooting, storage, and inventory maintenance
• Promote a safe, sterile, and efficient environment for patients and staff

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Sterile processing experience preferred
• Sterile Processing Certification (CRCST) or willingness to obtain within 1 year of hire
• Strong working knowledge of instrument processing, infection control, and surgical equipment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and a team-first attitude

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs occasionally
• Exposure to biohazardous materials and sterilization chemicals
• Operation of autoclaves, washers, and standard office equipment

• ✅ Supportive, mission-driven team
• ✅ Competitive pay & benefits package
• ✅ Daytime shifts — no overnights or weekends
• ✅ Opportunity to grow your skills and pursue certification