Central Sterile Supervisor/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a Central Sterile Supervisor to manage decontamination, assembly, and sterile processing of instruments for the operating rooms. They will ensure regulatory compliance and instrument care across preoperative services.

The role requires thorough knowledge of universal precautions, sterilization methods, and biological monitoring standards, with preferred CRCST certification and prior supervision experience.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of regulatory standards for universal precautions, sterilization methodologies, and regulatory standards for biological monitoring.
• Experience with operating room instrumentation and aseptic techniques.
• Ability to ensure proper processing techniques and instrument/equipment care.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate delivery of patient care by preparing and providing instrumentation to preoperative services.
• Oversee decontamination, correct assembly, and sterile processing of instrumentation used in operating rooms.
• Maintain cleanliness of department and materials management; ensure regulatory standards compliance.

Skills

Sterilization methods

Aseptic technique

Operating room instrumentation

Biological monitoring standards

Regulatory compliance

Education

CRCST certification preferred

Job description

Required License/Registration/Certification

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?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Previous central sterile supervisor experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 09/27/2026

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you currently hold or are eligible to obtain a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification by date of hire?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have any experience with ordering supplies and inventory control?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How many years of paid work experience do you have cleaning or sterilizing operating room instruments?
  • None
  • More than 0, through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, through 3 years
  • More than 3 years, through 5 years
  • More than 5 years