http://texas-vocational-schools.com/articles/the-surgical-technologist-a-personal-perspective Find career programs and degrees in Texas Thu, 20 May 2010 11:22:31 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://texas-vocational-schools.com/articles/the-surgical-technologist-a-personal-perspective/comment-page-1#comment-3582 rich Thu, 20 May 2010 11:22:31 +0000 http://tvs.northsummitventures.com/articles/the-surgical-technologist-a-personal-perspective#comment-3582 I enjoyed your article and the truths about memorization and benefits. However, your statement about salary is inaccurate as far as the Northeast goes. In the New York area, and surrounding suburbs, the average starting salary for a certified surgical tech is about $20-24 per hour. Factor in a few calls a month and your salary will easily increase to $55K. I currently work part time at a very small community hospital that recognizes certification and experience and the pay rate is $28 per hour. Even the laziest techs at my hospital bank $60-$70K a year. Anyway, I am sure where you live is beautiful, but if you want to make a nice chunk of change, then move up to NY or perhaps do a traveling job for a few weeks to test the waters. I enjoyed your article and the truths about memorization and benefits. However, your statement about salary is inaccurate as far as the Northeast goes. In the New York area, and surrounding suburbs, the average starting salary for a certified surgical tech is about $20-24 per hour. Factor in a few calls a month and your salary will easily increase to $55K. I currently work part time at a very small community hospital that recognizes certification and experience and the pay rate is $28 per hour. Even the laziest techs at my hospital bank $60-$70K a year.
Anyway, I am sure where you live is beautiful, but if you want to make a nice chunk of change, then move up to NY or perhaps do a traveling job for a few weeks to test the waters.

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