Surgical Technician
- Certification preferred
How this pay compares
This posting states $30.32–$39 an hour. Open surgical technologist jobs in Rhode Island post a median of $37.26 an hour, the middle half $28.61–$39.08, across 7 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Surgical technologists employed in Rhode Island earn a median of $35.64 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Surgical technologists in Rhode Island: pay by town and employer
Medicare rating of South County Hospital Inc
Medicare gives South County Hospital Inc 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Rhode Island's hospitals average 3.5). 85% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Rhode Island hospitals by rating.
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- How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 21.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 72.6%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 1.38x · Clicks 22
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 51.2% · Stating an hourly rate 38.5%
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About the job
South County Health is an independent, nonprofit healthcare system serving southern Rhode Island for more than 100 years, offering comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and home health services. South County Hospital is the only hospital in the Northeast - and one of just 19 nationwide - to have earned five-star CMS ratings for both Overall Hospital Quality and Patient Experience. The system has also earned several A grades from The Leapfrog Group for quality and patient safety, along with a five-star HCAHPS rating.
As a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, South County Health clinicians have special access to Mayo Clinic knowledge, expertise, and resources, including opportunities to consult with Mayo Clinic specialists, access clinical tools, and participate in education and professional development. These tools and resources complement our clinicians' local expertise and support high-quality, patient-centered care close to home, at no additional cost. South County Health combines this clinical excellence with a supportive work environment, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 403b, and PTO), professional development opportunities, and a commitment to work-life balance.
Job Summary
A clinically competent surgical technician working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in delivering safe and effective care to the patient during the intraoperative period.
Reports to: Director, Women’s Unit
Minimum Qualifications
High School Graduate
CPR Preferred
National Certification in Surgical Technology preferred
Success Factors
Certification in Surgical Technology; Evidence of continuing education
Pay range: $30.32 to $39.00
From South County Hospital's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About South County Hospital
South County Hospital is a nonprofit hospital with an emergency department in Wakefield, RI. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, nursing assistants and front-office staff. Source: Medicare Care Compare: South County Hospital
Based in Wakefield, RIHires in Rhode IslandPay on its listings: 51% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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