Surgical Services Environmental Technician

Job overview

The Surgical Services Environmental Technician is an onsite role based in Machias, ME, with compensation not specified. This position supports the Down East Community Hospital team by ensuring surgical areas are cleaned and maintained. This role exists to promote efficient surgical operations and high-quality patient care. The technician is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing operating rooms, assisting with room turnover, transporting specimens, and stocking supplies in accordance with infection prevention and safety standards.

What you'll do

• Perform thorough cleaning and sanitization of surgical areas.
• Assist with room turnover.
• Transport specimens to the laboratory.
• Assist with stocking and organizing surgical supplies.
• Move equipment and carts.
• Assist with waste removal.
• Maintain cleanliness of support areas.
• Respond to urgent cleaning needs.
• Report safety concerns.
• Participate in department meetings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

machias me

environmental technician

healthcare

surgical services

sanitation

infection control

hospital

no degree required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Not specified.

Why this role

Prior hospital or healthcare experience preferred, opportunity to work in a fast-paced surgical environment.

About the employer

Down East Community Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.