School of Surgical Technology
MaineHealth Maine Medical Center
Portland, ME
Full Time, 1 year program
The Maine Medical Center School of Surgical Technology is now accepting applications for our next class offering in early 2025!
Upon successful program completion you will be able to:
- Sit for the national surgical technologist certification exam
- Consider opportunities for MaineHealth employment
- Provide safe care to patients in a surgical setting
- Work as an integral part of a surgical team or in other clinical settings
Graduates are prepared and eligible to sit for the National Certification Examination offered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). The certified surgical technologist (CST) certification pass rate for MMC graduates has consistently exceeded the national benchmark. As reported in the Annual Report to the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA): During the most recent examination review cycle, 88% of MHMMC graduates enrolled in the School of Surgical Technology achieved the status of certified surgical technologist (CST). Enrollment in this program will have you more than prepared to succeed!
Some of our benefits include:
- Free tuition, textbooks and opportunity to earn while you learn for those who qualify
- Excellent hands-on experience
- Pathway to a long-term career with growth opportunities
To express your interest in this program and to learn more, please click "Apply" or visit: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/a4d0869e3c714af385d8688c477792c5
About MMC School of Surgical Technology:
The Maine Medical Center School of Surgical Technology was established in 1969 and has graduated more than 1,110+ students. The program is fully accredited by the Joint Commission and maintains full accreditation as awarded by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP). We are partnered with MaineHealth, ranked one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2022 by Forbes!
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system at mainehealth.org
At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.
MaineHealth values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person