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Surgical Technologist - Thayer Center for Health, 40 hrs/wk

MaineGeneral Health System·Waterville, Maine

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 6 days ago
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About the role

The Surgical Technologist is responsible for preparing and organizing the sterile surgical environment and providing direct assistance to surgeons during procedures. They manage instrumentation and adhere strictly to aseptic techniques to ensure patient safety and optimal surgical outcomes.

Job summary

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.

Compensation information

$23.20 - $40.60

The hourly pay range shown represents the base pay range for this position. Individual pay is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. In addition to base pay, eligible team members may earn additional compensation through shift, weekend, holiday, on-call, and other applicable differentials. We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package designed to recognize our caregivers and support them in delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.

Scheduled weekly hours: 40

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

Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances.

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’re 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 .

Requirements

Candidates must have completed an accredited post-secondary education program in surgical technology and hold a BLS Healthcare Provider certification within 6 months of hire. CST certification by the NBSTSA is preferred.

  • professional certificate
  • Teamwork
  • Customer Service
  • Communication Skills
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Patient Preparation
  • Aseptic Technique
  • Operating Room Setup
  • Surgical Instrumentation
  • Safety Protocol Implementation
  • Robotic Surgery Assistance

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Waterville, Maine
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

MaineGeneral Health System

MaineGeneral Health System is hiring in Waterville, Maine. It operates in medical practices. Team size: 501-1,000 employees. Headquarters: Augusta, Maine. This opening is listed as full_time.

Salary listed on 39 jobs
IndustryMedical Practices
Size501-1,000 employees
HQAugusta, Maine
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In Maine, allied-health laboratory roles often draw steady demand from hospitals and regional health systems that need experienced staff for core diagnostic work. These positions are competitive because employers typically want a bachelor’s degree, national Medical Technologist certification, recent hands-on lab experience, and the ability to clear a government background investigation. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your certification, recent lab experience, and background-check readiness before applying.

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