Endo/Surgical Tech

Cary Medical Center•Caribou, ME

8d•$23 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

A One Day Surgery/Endoscopy Technician is one who, under the supervision of nursing and medical staff, performs technical and clerical support tasks in assisting physicians, nurses, and patients relative to a variety of surgical and gastroenterological procedures, both diagnostic and therapeutic. We take pride in our workplace culture — so much so that our employees have voted us one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Maine for the sixth year in a row. At Cary, you’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team where your contributions truly matter.

Requirements

CNA-registry/Surgical Technician Experience
Familiar with medical terminology and specifically those related to gastroenterology and surgery
Maintains current BLS certification
Irregular or Extended Work Hours - Occasional. Depending on department staffing needs, you may be asked to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Takes calls for endoscopies.

Responsibilities

Prepares and set up of endoscopy room for the day
Sets up supplies for the cases of the day
Sets up bovie machine
Instructs and assists patients in preparation for procedures
Checks chart for required documentation prior to procedures and participates in time out
Assists physicians during gastroenterology procedures (colonoscopies, upper gastrointestinal endoscopies, esophageal dilations, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), endoscopic polypectomy, biopsy, and cytology specimen collections, pylortek, and tattooing.
Performs high level sterilization using Sterris machine.
Proper log book maintenance
Assists physicians with cystoscopies, prostate biopsies, vasectomies, and stent removals
Proper cleaning of cystoscope and ultrasound machine
Stocking of endoscopy room
Cleaning of endoscopy room
Performing other related duties as required
Assists with vital signs
Assists with washing and making of stretchers
Assists with food preparation and feeding of patients
Assists with transportation of patients to MRI, CT, X-RAY, etc.
Assists patients with dressing
Stocks One Day Surgery Area
Puts laundry away
Assists with medical records retrieval and chart organization
Performs other related duties as required
Complies with local, state and federal laws and regulations.