Per Diem Surgical Technologist - Ambulatory Surgery Center
- PRN / per diem
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting states $38 an hour. Open surgical technologist jobs in New York post a median of $33.95 an hour, the middle half $31.11–$47.26, across 49 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Surgical technologists employed in New York earn a median of $38.25 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), 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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About the job
NYU Langone Hospital - Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.
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Position Summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Per Diem Surgical Technologist - Ambulatory Surgery Center.
In this role, the successful candidate Under the direction of the RN, plans the delivery of safe, therapeutic, age specific care. Works collaboratively within a multidisciplinaryHealth team to promote wellness and optimizing patient outcomes. Provides the surgical team with the necessary instruments, sutures, special equipment and materials needed to perform surgery while maintaining strict aseptic technique. Assists in circulating obtains instruments, supplies and equipment necessary while the surgical procedure is in progress. Participates in unit/departmental/institutional performance improvement activities that impact patient and service outcomes.
Job Responsibilities
- Observes patient s clinical status and reports findings to the RN. Addresses patient issues following established communication hierarchy. Participates in problem identification and problem solving in the work environment.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with regulatory and the institution s policies governing safety standards, infection control, handling of sharps, and patient belongings. Ensures appropriate emergency equipment is present and operational. Labels all medicationsolutions on the field with name, dosage and initials and performs a read back with RNCST. Cognizant of HEICS (Hospital Emergency Incident Command System) plan and participates in implementing plan as required. Initiates corrective actions when counts are incorrect. Provides equipment and supplies based on patient needs.
- Communicates with patientfamily and members of the health care team. Recognizes and responds to issues that may cause problems andor refers issues through proper chain of command utilizing the escalation policy. Documents legibly.
- Ensures completion of patient care assignment, quality control of equipment daily and escalates issues as needed. Works to improve andor maintain HCAPS scores. Delegates aspects of care of the patient to team members consistent with scope, capabilities and responsibilities of care giver and supervises completion of assigned task.
- Participates in unit based quality improvement initiatives, in peer review, mentor relationships, formal and informal education and orientation of new employees as needed. Assists and supports team members. Attends and participates in staff meetings and in services or obtains information presented. Keeps current with knowledge in areas of practice and related issues.
- Provides direct care for specific patient assignment reflective of current and changing status of the patient. Provides the surgical team with the necessary instruments, sutures, special equipment and materials needed to perform surgery, while maintaining strict aseptic technique. Observes potential and actual changes in level of care required, notifies the RN and follows updated plan of care under the direction of the RN.
- Reviews plan of care during perioperative stay, monitors variances and modifies plan of care under the direction of the RN. Observes patient progress during perioperative stay with the RN.
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify you must have a Technical DiplomaGraduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program. Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Course Completion. Strong communication (both written and oral), critical thinking, problem solving, detail orientation, interpersonal, and customer service skills. Basic computer skills. Ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations.
Preferred Qualifications
1- 2 years In a Surgical Technologist role.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Hospital - Long Island provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
NYU Langone Hospital - Long Island is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $38 - $38 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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From NYU Langone Health'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 NYU Langone Health
NYU Langone Health is an academic health system in New York with six inpatient locations, the Perlmutter Cancer Center and more than 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida.
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