Sterile Processing Technician (SPT)

Maine Eye Center•Portland, ME

3d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Maine Eye Center’s vision is to be the preferred regional ophthalmology practice for comprehensive medical and surgical eye care. Our mission is to consistently provide high quality eye care and outcomes through excellent service, exceptional doctors, staff, and state of the art technology. Maine Eye Center Core Values include: Teamwork, Quality Patient Care, Respect, Responsibility, and Integrity. The Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) is responsible for the preparation of standard and specialty instruments for the operating room. The SPT is responsible for sorting, inspecting for damage, general maintenance, ensuring sterility and assembly of instruments according to scheduled surgeries. The SPT is also responsible for packaging/wrapping instruments for the ASC, operate and troubleshoot specialized cleaning and sterilizing equipment. This position generally works four days per week Monday-Thursday 6:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Flexibility in schedule is needed from time to time in order to meet business goals and provide exceptional patient service.

Requirements

Demonstrate and exemplify all MEC core values: Teamwork, Quality Patient Care, Respect, Responsibility, and Integrity.
Ability to maintain and establish effective working relationships with employees, providers, patients, and the public.
Ability to communicate and speak clearly and concisely.
Exceptional customer service skills
Ability to exercise judgment, initiative, and possess problem-solving skills.
Professional communication with internal and external contacts and patients.
Attention to detail and accuracy in a fast pace, multi-tasking environment is essential.
Sterile field awareness, experience in the healthcare field, intermediate level computer skills.
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
BLS certification is required.

Nice To Haves

Operating Room Instrument Sterilization experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Providing exceptional customer service to patients
Learning and following organizational policies and procedures
Speaking clearly and concisely
Using proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation consistently
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the community
Exercising good judgment, initiative, and using problem-solving skills
Communicating professionally with internal and external contacts and patients
Paying attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Contaminating surgical equipment used in Operating room
Cleaning and sterilizing of medical equipment
Preparing and packaging instruments correctly for specific procedures
Maintain documentation of sterilization to ensure safety and compliance