Central Sterile Supervisor/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 98,266,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky Healthcare is seeking a Central Sterile Supervisor for the UKHC Perioperative Services group in Lexington, KY. You will oversee decontamination, assembly, and sterile processing of instruments used in the operating rooms.

The role requires 5 years of related experience, a high school diploma, and CRCST certification. Shift is days with a 3p-11p window, and supervision responsibilities are included.

Qualifications

• Supervisory responsibilities required for overseeing staff and workflow.
• Strong knowledge of decontamination, assembly, and sterile processing.
• Familiarity with universal precautions and regulatory monitoring standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide instrument preparation for preoperative services.
• Ensure correct assembly and sterilization of all operating room instruments.
• Maintain department cleanliness and compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Sterilization/Decontamination

Regulatory standards knowledge

Education

HS

Job description

Job Title

Central Sterile Supervisor/UKHC

Requisition Number

RE55789

Working Title

CS Supervisor

Department Name

H3320:Perioperative Services

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

09

Salary Range

$27.84-34.29/hour

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

HS

Click here for more information about equivalencies:

https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

5 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Certified Registered Central Service Technician ( CRCST )

Physical Requirements

This position requires regularly lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittently sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves risk of injuries from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste; radiation; burns; cuts/punctures; blood-borne or airborne pathogens; and recombinant DNA or viral vectors.

Shift

Monday-Friday. 3p-11p

Job Summary

The Central Sterile Supervisor/ UKHC is primarily responsible for facilitating the delivery of patient care through preparing, planning, and providing instrumentation to preoperative services. Responsible for decontamination, correct assembly, and sterile processing of all instrumentation used in the operating rooms. Maintains cleanliness of department and materials management as needed. Must have thorough knowledge of regulatory standards for universal precautions, sterilization methodologies, and regulatory standards for biological monitoring.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of regulatory standards for universal precautions, sterilization methodologies, and regulatory standards for biological monitoring; operating room instrumentation; and aseptic techniques and sterilization principles, processing techniques, and instrument/equipment care.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Previous central sterile supervisor experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply

09/20/2026

Our University Community

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