Surgical Technician OR/Periop 36N

Women & Infants Hospital; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Women & Infants Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist during procedures and handle equipment, sterilization, and specimen processing. The role supports maintaining OR standards and productivity, and requires CPR certification and English proficiency.

Responsibilities include assisting during procedures, sterilizing and assembling equipment, handling specimens, and performing cleanup between cases while ensuring patient confidentiality and compliance with policies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in clinical care and assessment of patients of all ages.
• 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.
• Preserves and protects patient rights to confidentiality.

Skills

CPR Certification

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.

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.

WIH Internal Posting Period: 5/27 - 6/5/2026

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

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.