Central Sterile Tech/On-Call/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (KY); Sur place; USD 24 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

U K Healthcare Ltd in Lexington, KY seeks a Central Sterile Technician with CRCST certification to ensure aseptic processing of surgical instruments. You will assemble trays, decontaminate used instruments, and respond to OR requests while maintaining a clean sterile environment.

Certification is required within 18 months, with pay progression to Certified, grade 7 after certification. Initial pay ranges from $17.50 to $27.31 per hour, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of universal precautions and regulatory standards.
• Experience with sterilization methodologies and biological monitoring.
• Commitment to safety and aseptic practice.
• Ability to communicate effectively with OR staff and callers.

Responsabilités

• Assemble and process surgical instrument trays.
• Decontaminate used instruments and maintain sterility of workstation.
• Respond to OR requests and answer department calls.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the sterile processing area.

Connaissances

Regulatory standards

Sterilization methods

Biological monitoring

Communication

Formation

CRCST certification

Outils

Sterilization equipment

Description du poste

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.