Surgical Technologist - Rome, NY
How this pay compares
This posting states $25–$29.45 an hour. Open surgical technologist jobs in New York post a median of $33.95 an hour, the middle half $31.11–$43.81, across 70 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below 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), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Surgical technologists in New York: pay by town and employer
What New York requires of a surgical technologist
Surgical technologist credential from a nationally accredited credentialing organization, from the New York State Department of Health (Public Health Law section 2824, added by Chapter 292 of 2013).
- Complete a nationally accredited surgical technology program and hold a credential from a nationally accredited credentialing organization. New graduates may work up to 12 months before certifying. Military training and people with one cumulative year as a surgical technologist in the 4 years before 1 Jan 2015 are exempt.
- Staying active: 15 hours of continuing education each year.
Surgical tech and sterile processing jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 20.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 72.3%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 1.35x · Clicks 22
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 51.4% · Stating an hourly rate 39.0%
From every open job we read and every apply click on this site, as of 11 Nov 2026. Every figure for Surgical tech and sterile processing jobs
About the job
Rome Health is currently searching for a Full-time Surgical Technologist to handle the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Appropriate candidates will have a working knowledge of surgical procedures and the ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil to maintain the sterile field.
EDUCATION: Graduate of approved ORT program or license from an accredited School of Practical Nursing,
About Rome Health
Rome Health is a non-profit health care system based in Rome, N.Y., providing services to patients throughout Central New York. From primary and specialty care to long-term care, Rome Health delivers quality, compassionate medical care for every stage of life. We are a comprehensive health care system that connects you to the best clinicians and the latest technologies so they are easily accessible to you and your family. Rome Health is an affiliate of St. Joseph's Health and an affiliated clinical site of New York Medical College. The best care out there. Here.
From Rome Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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