Pediatric OR - Surgical Tech 2, Outpatient
How this pay compares
This posting states $28–$37.80 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 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), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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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.
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- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 51.4% · Stating an hourly rate 39.0%
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About the job
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.
Job Location (Full Address):
601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642
Opening:
Worker Subtype:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Department:
500477 Peds OR-Surg Support
Work Shift:
UR - Rotating (United States of America)
Range:
UR URCC 210 H
Compensation Range:
$28.00 - $37.80
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities
GENERAL PURPOSE:
Provides technical knowledge in preparing instruments, equipment, and supplies for surgical procedures and assists the surgical team from the scrub position during an operation. Responsible for proper care and handling of instruments and facilitating room turnover between cases. Maintains sterile technique, safe handling of sharps, and performance of surgical counts as per hospital policy. Demonstrates proper handling of solutions and pharmacologic agents under the direction of a registered nurse. Serves as a patient advocate. Functions as a preceptor to staff and students orienting to the operating room scrub position. This role works in the outpatient surgical center setting.
FT (40) positions available. Straight Nights Mon-Thurs 9p-7a, Holidays per unit guidelines, no weekends, and no call responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Seeking enthusiastic individuals, excited to be a part of a multidisciplinary team that cares for pediatric patients across the age continuum. Specialties include general surgery, urology, dental, OMFS, neurosurgery, plastics, burns, ENT, and orthopaedics. Must possess technical knowledge and specialize in preparation and safe handling of instrumentation, equipment, and supplies for surgical procedures. Good organizational and communication skills are required. Requires 2 years of OR experience, must be a Certified Surgical Technologist or meet NYS requirements to be grandfathered in Public Health law 2824.
Qualifications
Must be a Certified Surgical Technician or meet NYS requirements to be grandfathered into Public Health Law 2824.
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.
From University of Rochester Medical Center's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About University of Rochester Medical Center
University of Rochester Medicine (URMC) is the University of Rochester's academic health system, with eight hospitals across the Finger Lakes and Southern Tier regions of New York and more than 26,000 (source: University of Rochester Medicine, About Us) employees. Source: University of Rochester Medicine, About Us
Based in Rochester, NYHires in New YorkPay on its listings: 85.1% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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