Sterile Processing Technician (SPT)

NO NIGHTS • NO WEEKENDS • NO ON CALL • 4-DAY WORKWEEK!

Come join Maine Eye, home to Maine’s #1 Surgery Center for 2026 and proudly recognized among the top surgery centers in the nation!

We are looking for a Sterile Processing Technician to join our Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). Whether your background is in surgical technology, ophthalmology, medical assisting, CNA work, ophthalmic surgery, or another area of healthcare. 

Enjoy a 4-day workweek! This position generally works Monday–Thursday, 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., giving you a consistent schedule and three-day weekends while building your career in healthcare.

Description of Responsibilities:

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.

Responsibilities include and are not limited to:

• 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 wit 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

Requirements:

• Demonstrate and exemplify all MEC core values: Teamwork, Quality Patient Care, Respect, Responsibility, and Integrity.
• Ability to maintain establish and maintain 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 judgement, initiative, and possess problem-solving skills.
• Professional communication with internal and external contact and patients.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in a fast pace, multi-tasking environment is essential

Experience Requirements:
Exceptional customer service skills and demonstrated ability to speak clearly and concisely using proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.  Strong computer skills and demonstrated ability to navigate multiple databases is required.

Educational Requirements: 
•    High school diploma or equivalent is required.
•    Operating Room Instrument Sterilization experience preferred
•    Sterile field awareness preferred 

Required Licenses / Certifications:
N/A

Pay Range:
Sterile Processing Technician I: $16.63 - $24.33 (1-4 years experience)
Sterile Processing Technician II: $23.00 - $29.19 (5-10 years experience)
Sterile Processing Technician III: $26.45 - $33.46 (10+ years experience)

Typical Physical Demands:
Requires normal range of vision and hearing.  Work may require standing for long periods of time; also stooping, bending, reaching and lifting.  Requires manual dexterity to operate a variety of medical equipment.  Occasionally lifting over 25 pounds.  

Benefits & Perks

At Maine Eye, we value our employees and are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, work-life balance, and professional growth.

Benefits available to eligible employees may include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match of up to 5%
• Company Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 9 Paid Holidays plus a Floating Holiday
• Company-Paid Life Insurance, with supplemental life insurance options
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Limited Purpose FSA (LPFSA)
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Dependent Care Account
• Pet Insurance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Benefits
• Employee Recognition Program
• And More!

Why Maine Eye?

When you join Maine Eye, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients every day. We are proud of the care we provide and the people who make it possible. Whether you work directly with patients or support our teams behind the scenes, your role contributes to our mission and continued success.

Ready to join our team? Apply today to start your career with Maine Eye.