Surgical Tech Extern

Surgical Tech Extern Requirements

BLS current or able to complete soon after hire.

Pass pre-employment requirements with HR.

Treat/onboard same as a new scrub.

Must complete a check‑off course with UBE prior to OR (gloving, gowning, scrubbing, instruments, opening supplies, basic table setup).

Will have a skills checklist for program instructor with tasks the employee has mastered.

Will ALWAYS be working under supervision of experienced Surgical Technologist.

Demonstrates effective use of supplies, instruments, and equipment.

Functions as an Operating Room Tech
- Extern in OR setting.

Must be familiar with Surgical Technology functions and patient care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Good physical and mental health.

Must be able to lift, bend, pull, and push using good body mechanics, without limitation.

Must possess visual acuity with corrective lenses to read printed material and visualize patients to the degree that changes in color or respiration can be detected; hearing ability with auditory aids to understand the normal speaking voice without viewing the speaker and speaking ability to ask and answer pertinent questions and relay information.

Must demonstrate ability to wear properly fitting respiratory masks for periods of time without limitation.

Rotate through MOR, ENDO, L&D, GGH. Spend time in SPD and supply room.

2 shifts or more in SPD and Supply Room.

Paired with seasoned scrub with 1 year+ experience.

Only allowed to work under direct supervision of experienced scrub.

Any remaining time can be spent in area of choice.

No case sign-offs allowed for school requirements.

1-2, 10‑hour shifts per pay period.

Student of Accredited Surgical Technology Program. Current BLS.

Entry level.

Have optimal opportunity for career growth within our growing organization.

Medical / Dental.

Retirement Plan.

PTO and paid life insurance.

Archbold Medical Center is a four-hospital, four-nursing-home health system with 540 patient beds. We employ more than 2,500 people and boast an outstanding medical staff of nearly 200 qualified physician specialists. Our flagship hospital, Archbold Memorial Hospital, is a 264-bed hospital located in Thomasville, Georgia. Our system hospitals, also in Georgia, are Archbold Brooks Hospital in Quitman, Archbold Grady Hospital in Cairo, and Archbold Mitchell Hospital in Camilla.

For nearly 100 years, Archbold has been synonymous with high-quality, compassionate medical care. While our exemplary facilities have helped us maintain an excellent reputation, our team members are what makes Archbold special.

You are unique. You have skills and a strong passion for helping people. You also have personal goals, and Archbold wants to help you achieve them. We are a diverse healthcare system that promotes teamwork, continuing education, and leadership, and we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best healthcare professionals to join our Archbold team.

We know that your time and expertise are valuable, and to help our employees be at their best and make the most of their employment experience, we offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package that helps our employees and their families meet the challenges of everyday living.

We strive to be a workplace of choice, and from high-quality medical and dental care benefits to retirement benefits that help build wealth for your future, Archbold is proud to offer our employees one of the best benefits packages in the area.

Below are a few of the benefits Archbold Medical Center offers to employees:

• Work/Life Balance
• Planning for the Future
• Low-Cost Prescriptions
• Health & Wellness Benefits
• Planning for Life’s Unexpected Moments
• Helping You to Advance Your Career

To provide safe, innovative and compassionate care for our communities.

A healthier region, stronger communities, meaningful work, and trusted care.