Surgical Technician (OR) Periop 36N

Care New England; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England's Surgical Technician supports operative teams by preparing and sterilizing equipment, assembling supplies, and maintaining the sterile field. They handle specimens and prep areas between procedures, ensuring smooth transitions and adherence to OR policy.

The role requires CPR certification, graduation from an approved OR Surgical Technician program, and proficiency in English. Candidates must demonstrate basic clinical care across age groups and uphold patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Operation Room Surgical Technician program.
• Must have and maintain CPR Certification.
• Proficiency in the English language required.

Responsibilities

• Assists during surgical procedures, including sterilization, assembly, and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Cares for specimens according to OR policy.
• Performs necessary cleanup between procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as required or requested.
• Preserves and protects patient rights to confidentiality.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Operation Room Surgical Technician program

Job description

Job Summary

The Surgical Technician provides assistance during surgical procedures, and handles equipment and supplies, such as sterilizing, assembly and maintenance. Processes specimens, and prepares area between procedures. Performs other job-related duties to maintain department standards and productivity.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in performing clinical care and assessment of patients of all ages: check which ages apply (newborn, infants, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics).
• Assists during surgical procedures, including sterilization, assembly, and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Cares for specimens according to O.R. policy.
• Performs necessary cleanup between procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as required or requested.
• Preserves and protects patient rights to confidentiality.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Operation Room Surgical Technician program. Must have and maintain CPR Certification. Proficiency in the English language required.

EEO Statements

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.