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Get started with your new career in healthcare today and learn how to become a surgical technician / technologist (surgical tech) in Rhode Island.

We have information on all the top accredited surgical tech programs, certification/ licensing requirements, and salaries and employment data for aspiring surgical technicians in Rhode Island.

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How to become a Surgical Tech in Rhode Island

A career as a surgical technician offers great income potential and excellent job prospects with growth of over 11% projected between 2016 and 2024.

In order to become a surgical technician in Rhode Island you will need to complete an accredited surgical tech program. Surgical tech programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) as well as the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

A high school diploma or similar is typically a requirement for admittance into such programs. Some schools may require certain subjects such as biology or math’s as a prerequisite. Additionally you may be required to undergo some background checks and health screening as part of the admittance process.

Most surgical tech programs will typically take between 9 months and 2 years to complete depending on whether it is a certificate or degree program.

Once you have graduated from an accredited program you can then choose to sit the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certification exams to become a Certified Surgical Technologist. Certification is not essential but it is generally preferred by employers and will help greatly with career advancement.

As of yet licensing for surgical technicians is only a requirement in a small number of states including Colorado, Illinois, Washington, Indiana, and DC.

Accredited Surgical Tech Programs in Rhode Island

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New England Institute of TechnologyEast Greenwichneit.edu

Before you enroll in any surgical tech school it is strongly recommended that you confirm that it is fully accredited.

There are currently 1 accredited surgical technician programs in Rhode Island – listed above.

You can also view the map below for more information on surgical technician programs in Rhode Island.

Surgical Tech Salary Rhode Island

Average Salary$49,700
Hourly Wage$23.90
Top 10% of Earners$65,840
Bottom 10% of Earners$33,220
# Employed310

According to the most up to date Bureau of Labor Statistics data released in March 2018 the average surgical technician salary in Rhode Island is $49,700 – 3% above the national average of $48,060.

This  represents an hourly wage of $23.90.

Those in the top pay brackets for the profession in Rhode Island earn an average salary of $65,840 whilst those in the lower pay brackets and in entry level positions earn an average of $33,220 per annum.

There are currently 310 persons working as surgical technicians in Rhode Island.

Rhode Island Surgical Tech Employment and Salaries by Metro Area

The table below details salary and employment levels for surgical technicians in the main cities and metro areas in Rhode Island.

As can be seen from the table the highest average salaries for surgical techs in Rhode Island are in the Providence-Warwick area whilst the highest number of surgical tech jobs are in Providence-Warwick.

Metro AreaAverage SalaryTop 10%Bottom 10%# Employed
Providence-Warwick$47,310$64,250$33,42060

Surgical Tech V’s Related Careers

The table below compares average surgical technician salary and employment in Rhode Island with salary levels for related healthcare careers in the state.

Salary# Employed
Surgical Technologist$49,700310
Medical Assistant$35,1102,410
Nursing Assistant$30,5409,950
Dental Assistant$41,490860
EMT Paramedic$33,4705,180
Pharmacy Technician$43,77070
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Veterinary Technician$35,440-
Phlebotomy Technician$39,260890

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