Central Sterile Tech/On-Call/UKHC

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

Job summary

UKHC in Lexington, KY is seeking a Central Sterile Technician with knowledge of universal precautions, sterilization methods, and regulatory standards for biological monitoring. You will assemble and process surgical instrument trays, decontaminate used instruments, and respond to OR requests while keeping the department clean.

Applicants holding CRCST certification are eligible for the Certified/UKHC grade 7 role with a pay rate of $17.50 to $27.31 per hour.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of regulatory standards for universal precautions and sterilization methodologies.
• Familiarity with standards for biological monitoring.
• Ability to assemble and process surgical instrument trays.
• Ability to decontaminate used instruments and maintain cleanliness.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Regulatory standards

Universal precautions

Sterilization methods

Biological monitoring

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.