New Graduate Certified Surgical Technologist Residency Program - HSS Long Island ASC

New Graduate Surgical Technologist Residency Program

The Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) Surgical Technologist Residency Program is designed for new graduates of accredited Surgical Technologist programs, with graduation no earlier than May 2026. Candidates must also have obtained Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association by the start date.

• Work variable shifts and rotating schedules
• Work in multiple surgical service lines or departments based on program needs
• Commitment to successfully complete the twelve-month Surgical Technologist Residency Program

Program Requirements

Candidates must meet the following qualifications:

• Must be a recent graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program, with graduation no earlier than May 2026
• Must have obtained Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification (required)
• Must hold or obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association by the start date
• Ability to work variable shifts and rotating schedules
• Commitment to successfully complete the twelve-month Surgical Technologist Residency Program

What You Will Be Doing

The program is a twelve-month structured program from the date of hire. Residents work under the direct supervision of the Professional Development team and experienced clinical preceptors, receiving individualized clinical instruction, mentorship, and competency-based training. The first six months of the program focus on completing clinical orientation. Months six through twelve emphasize mentorship and the continued development of clinical skills and knowledge. Residents gain experience in the perioperative environment while developing technical skills, sterile technique expertise, and procedural knowledge required to support orthopedic surgical teams.

Program Details

Residents receive continuous feedback and evaluation from clinical preceptors, the Professional Development team, and departmental leadership to support their transition into independent practice. Mandatory monthly meetings and educational sessions provide residents the opportunities for knowledge building, shared learning, mentorship, and professional growth. The goal of the program is to ensure residents develop the confidence, technical skills, and clinical judgment necessary to succeed as a Surgical Technologist at HSS.

Compensation

The base pay scale for this position is $44.97 - $51.33. 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.