Central Sterile Tech: Critical OR Support & Sterilization

UK HealthCare; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

UK HealthCare in Lexington, KY seeks a Central Sterile Tech to support front-line teams during high-acuity cases by assembling and processing surgical instrument trays and decontaminating used instruments. The role also handles answering unit calls, responding to OR requests, and maintaining cleanliness of the department.

A working knowledge of universal precautions, sterilization methodologies, and regulatory standards for biological monitoring is required.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of universal precautions and sterilization methodologies.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards for biological monitoring.
• Ability to decontaminate and assemble surgical instrument trays and manage supplies.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and process surgical instrument trays for procedures.
• Decontaminate used instruments to prevent infections and maintain supplies.
• Answer unit phone calls, respond to OR requests, and keep the department clean and organized.

Skills

Sterilization procedures

Universal precautions

Biological monitoring

Instrument decontamination

Phone handling

Job description

UK HealthCare in Lexington, KY seeks a Central Sterile Tech to support front-line teams during high-acuity cases by assembling and processing surgical instrument trays and decontaminating used instruments. The role also handles answering unit calls, responding to OR requests, and maintaining cleanliness of the department.

A working knowledge of universal precautions, sterilization methodologies, and regulatory standards for biological monitoring is required.