Central Sterile Tech/On-Call/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

UKHC is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to support the sterile processing area in Lexington, KY. The role requires knowledge of universal precautions, sterilization methods, and regulatory standards, including biological monitoring.

Certification is required within 18 months of hire; candidates with CRCST are eligible for the certified, grade 7 role, with pay adjustments based on experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of universal precautions and regulatory sterilization standards.
• Experience with biological monitoring protocols and instrument processing.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and process surgical instrument trays.
• Decontaminate used instruments to required standards.
• Answer phones and respond to OR requests; maintain department cleanliness.

Skills

Regulatory standards

Sterilization methodologies

Biological monitoring standards

Education

CRCST certification

Job description

The Central Sterile Technician must have working knowledge of regulatory standards for universal precautions, sterilization methodologies, and regulatory standards for biological monitoring. Responsibilities include but are not limited to assembling and processing surgical instrument trays; decontaminating used instruments; answering phone calls; responding to OR requests; and maintaining cleanliness of the department/workstation. Applicants who possess the CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) certification are eligible to be hired into a Central Sterile Tech/Certified/UKHC position, which is a grade 7 ($17.50/hour - $27.31/hour).
Applicants who are not certified at time of hire are eligible to receive a pay increase and be moved into the Certified, grade 7 role once certification has been obtained and 90 days of successful employment have been completed.
All pay rates will be based on candidate's experience. Certification is required for all new hires within 18 months of hire date.