Certified Surgical Technician

Summary

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus
Full-time positions - 32+ hours/per week
Part-time positions prorated - 20-31.9 hours/per week
Eligible Candidates are graduates of an accredited school of Surgical Technology and must hold national certifications as an Operating Room Technologist or be able to obtain within 12 months of hire. New graduates and previous MaineHealth employees with more than 3 months of separation are eligible.  Current MaineHealth employees are not eligible.   
*This position is currently eligible for our Loan Forgiveness Program and Relocation Reimbursement. Please ask for details!

Position Summary

Under the supervision of nursing and medicine, facilitates the safe and effective provision of invasive surgical procedures, encompassing neonates to geriatric clients. This individual possess the expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures and implementation of tools and technologies to support patient outcomes.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• • Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology.
  • One year of surgical practice preferred.
  • Must hold National Certification as an Operating Room Technologist or be able to obtain within 12 months of hire.
  • BCLS Certification
  • Completes unit-based competencies.
  • Demonstrates the knowledge of infection control in the unit.
  • Demonstrates sound judgment and critical surgical thinking skills in practice.
  • Identifies potential requirement intra-operatively.

About Pen Bay Medical Center

Pen Bay Medical Center is an integrated community healthcare system serving the people of Midcoast Maine, a 99-bed, full-service community hospital overlooking beautiful Penobscot Bay in Rockport.  Pen Bay Medical Center is committed to providing high – quality, compassionate, person – centered healthcare to all individuals in the communities we serve. 

The more than 1,500 employees throughout Pen Bay Medical Center – the largest employer in Knox County – share a pride in working for an organization that takes care of our families, friends and neighbors. At Pen Bay we deliver care with a personal touch to every patient, within a supportive, pleasant and healing atmosphere.

MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and much more!