Certified Surgical Technologist I - Per Diem - Mahwah, NJ
- PRN / per diem
How this pay compares
This posting states $53 an hour. Open surgical technologist jobs in New Jersey post a median of $36.41 an hour, the middle half $34.41–$41.60, across 65 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Surgical technologists employed in New Jersey earn a median of $37.12 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.
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Emp Status
Per Diem Part time
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Compensation Range
The base pay scale for this position is $53.00 - $53.00. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.
What you will be doing
Surgical Technologist
Northern NJ Surgery Center
Mahwah
- Ensuring the delivery of the highest quality of patient care, you will provide support to our Magnet surgical team. Your duties will include: assisting physicians and nurses in surgery using best practices of sterile technique, assembling, maintaining and tracking surgical instruments and equipment; and inspecting all packaged items to ensure integrity. We'll also rely on you to conduct pre-op, intra-op and post-op surgical counts according to AORN standards and maintaining the integrity of the surgical field during procedures. Your capacity to collaborate with your team to promote the highest standards of patient safety is critical to the mission of HSS.
Minimum Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent and be a graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program
- NBSTSA Certification required
- American Heart Associate Heartsaver required
- One year of experience required
Essential Qualifications
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Self-motivated and proactive; a team player who knows how to think critically in a fast-paced, challenging environment
- Active participant in seeking solutions to problems
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Non-Discrimination Policy
Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.
From Hospital for Special Surgery's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Hospital for Special Surgery
Hospital for Special Surgery is a nonprofit hospital in New York, NY. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, front-office staff and therapists. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Hospital for Special Surgery
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