Central Sterile Tech/UKHC

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

Job summary

UK Healthcare is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to operate as a key member of the hospital team, assisting frontline staff during complex cases and high-acuity situations.

The role involves assembling and processing surgical instrument trays, decontaminating used instruments, and supporting OR requests while ensuring department cleanliness and regulatory compliance. Certification is required for all new hires within 12 months of hire date.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of universal precautions and sterilization methodologies.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards for biological monitoring.
• Certification in CRCST preferred or required within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Sterilization procedures

Attention to detail

Job description

UK Healthcare is seeking a Central Sterile Tech to operate as one of the most important team members in a hospital’s arsenal – assisting our front-line workers during complex cases as well as those with high levels of acuity.

Our Central Sterile Techs are directly responsible for assembling and processing surgical instrument trays as well as decontaminating used instruments that assist in eliminating infections and maintaining supplies. The selected candidate will also be essential in answering unit phone calls, responding to OR requests, and maintaining cleanliness of the department/workstation.

Qualified candidates will have a good working knowledge of regulatory standards for universal precautions, sterilization methodologies, and regulatory standards for biological monitoring.

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 12 months of hire date.