Central Sterile Tech: Instrument Prep & OR Support (CRCST Eligible)

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky Healthcare seeks a Central Sterile Tech to join the hospital’s essential operations team. You will assist frontline workers on complex cases by assembling and processing instrument trays, decontaminating used instruments, and handling OR requests.

You must follow universal precautions and regulatory standards for sterilization and monitoring. Certification (CRCST) is highly preferred; hires without it may receive a pay increase after certification and 90 days of

Qualifications

• Must have basic knowledge of aseptic techniques and universal precautions.
• Familiarity with operating room instrumentation and processing techniques.
• Ability to maintain equipment care and department standards.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and process surgical instrument trays and decontaminate used instruments.
• Answer unit phone calls, respond to OR requests, and maintain cleanliness of the department/workstation.
• Comply with regulatory standards for universal precautions and biological monitoring.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

OR instrumentation

Processing techniques

Equipment care

Education

CRCST certification preferred

Job description

University of Kentucky Healthcare seeks a Central Sterile Tech to join the hospital’s essential operations team. You will assist frontline workers on complex cases by assembling and processing instrument trays, decontaminating used instruments, and handling OR requests.

You must follow universal precautions and regulatory standards for sterilization and monitoring. Certification (CRCST) is highly preferred; hires without it may receive a pay increase after certification and 90 days of