Central Sterile Tech/On-Call/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

UK HealthCare in Lexington, KY seeks a Central Sterile Technician with working knowledge of universal precautions, sterilization methods, and regulatory standards for biological monitoring. The role includes assembling and processing surgical instrument trays, decontaminating used instruments, answering calls, and supporting OR requests.

Applicants must possess CRCST certification or be eligible for certification within 18 months of hire, with pay increases after certification and 90 days of

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of regulatory standards for universal precautions, sterilization methodologies, and regulatory standards for biological monitoring.
• Certification is required for all new hires within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and process surgical instrument trays.
• Decontaminate used instruments.
• Answer phone calls and respond to OR requests.
• Maintain cleanliness of the department/workstation.

Skills

CRCST certification

Universal precautions

Sterilization methodologies

Regulatory standards knowledge

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.