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Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: New York The average salary for a Surgical Technologist in New York is $27.61 per hour. This is 28% lower than the US average of $35.41. Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

You should major in medical technician to become a surgical technician. 62% of surgical technicians major in medical technician. Other common majors for a surgical technician include nursing and business.

Surgical technologists receive training in formal education programs at community colleges and vocational schools which typically last from nine to 24 months and result in a certificate or associate degree. Educational programs include both classroom instruction and supervised clinical experience.

Top companies for Surgical Technicians in California ATC Healthcare. 3.7 $2,064per week. 412 reviews30 salaries reported. KPG Healthcare. 4.3 $1,985per week. 20 reviews553 salaries reported. TRS Healthcare. 3.3 $1,843per week. 43 reviews613 salaries reported. Travel Nurses Inc. 4.9 $1,771per week. Uniti Med. 4.9 $1,703per week.

The states and districts that pay Surgical Technologists the highest mean salary are Alaska ($73,960), California ($72,860), Connecticut ($71,430), Nevada ($69,300), and Washington ($66,590).

The NYU Langone Health Surgical Technology Program prepares qualified students to be surgical technologists. A surgical technologist is an integral member of the surgical team who works closely with the surgeon, anesthesiologist, and registered nurse, delivering direct patient care before, during, and after surgery.

Prepare operating rooms for surgery. Sterilize equipment and make sure that there are adequate supplies for surgery. Ready patients for surgery, such as by washing and disinfecting incision sites. Help surgeons during surgery by passing them instruments and other sterile supplies.

The highest-paid surgical techs live in Alaska, California, Connecticut, Nevada, or Washington and average between $66,590 and $73,960 per year.

Surgical technologist training programs can be as short as 12 months for a certificate or two years for a combined associate degree plus specialized training. Typical entrance requirements include a high school diploma and prerequisite courses such as anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and microbiology.

These programs typically take 9-24 months to complete and result in a diploma, certificate, or associate degree. Certification: While certification is not mandatory in New York, most employers prefer to hire certified surgical technicians.