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Get started with your new career in healthcare today and learn how to become a surgical technician / technologist (surgical tech) in New Jersey.

We have information on all the top accredited surgical tech programs near you, certification/ licensing requirements, and salaries and employment data for aspiring surgical technicians in New Jersey.

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How to become a Surgical Tech in New Jersey

A career as a surgical technician offers great income potential and excellent job prospects with growth of over 11% projected between 2016 and 2024.

In order to become a surgical technician in New Jersey you will need to complete an accredited surgical tech program. Surgical tech programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) as well as the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

A high school diploma or similar is typically a requirement for admittance into such programs. Some schools may require certain subjects such as biology or math’s as a prerequisite. Additionally you may be required to undergo some background checks and health screening as part of the admittance process.

Most surgical tech programs will typically take between 9 months and 2 years to complete depending on whether it is a certificate or degree program.

Once you have graduated from an accredited program you can then choose to sit the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certification exams to become a Certified Surgical Technologist. Certification is not essential but it is generally preferred by employers and will help greatly with career advancement.

As of yet licensing for surgical technicians is only a requirement in a small number of states including Colorado, Illinois, Washington, Indiana, and DC.

Accredited Surgical Tech Programs in New Jersey

CollegeMetro AreaWebsite
Bergen Community CollegeParamusbergen.edu
Berkeley CollegeWoodland Parkberkeleycollege.edu
Eastwick CollegeRamseyeastwick.edu
Sussex County Community CollegeNewtonsussex.edu

Before you enroll in any surgical tech school it is strongly recommended that you confirm that it is fully accredited.

There are currently 4 accredited surgical technician programs in New Jersey – listed above.

 

You can also view the map below for more information on surgical technician programs in New Jersey.

Surgical Tech Salary New Jersey

Average Salary$52,450
Hourly Wage$25.21
Top 10% of Earners$68,200
Bottom 10% of Earners$39,500
# Employed2,040

According to the most up to date Bureau of Labor Statistics data released in March 2018 the average surgical technician salary in New Jersey is $52,450 – 9% more than the national average of $48,060.

This  represents an hourly wage of $25.21.

Those in the top pay brackets for the profession in New Jersey earn an average salary of $68,200 whilst those in the lower pay brackets and in entry level positions earn an average of $39,500 per annum.

There are currently 2,040 persons working as surgical technicians in New Jersey.

New Jersey Surgical Tech Employment and Salaries by Metro Area

The table below details salary and employment levels for surgical technicians in the main cities and metro areas in New Jersey.

As can be seen from the table the highest average salaries for surgical techs in New Jersey are in the Newark area whilst the highest number of surgical tech jobs are in Atlantic City-Hammonton.

Metro AreaAverage SalaryTop 10%Bottom 10%# Employed
Atlantic City-Hammonton---180
Trenton$43,480$59,940$32,67060
Vineland-Bridgeton$40,550$50,230$30,23080
Camden$41,210$52,590$32,200130
Newark$44,850$57,120$34,550120

Surgical Tech V’s Related Careers

The table below compares average surgical technician salary and employment in New Jersey with salary levels for related healthcare careers in the state.

Salary# Employed
Surgical Technologist$52,4502,040
Medical Assistant$35,77018,930
Nursing Assistant$29,40056,660
Dental Assistant$42,44010,770
EMT Paramedic$34,2401,570
Pharmacy Technician$34,960460
Respiratory Therapy Tech$64,70060
Veterinary Technician$36,7202,880
Phlebotomy Technician$38,2804,510

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