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 Tech to operate as a key team member in a hospital setting, supporting front-line teams during complex cases and high-acuity situations.

Role focuses on assembling and decontaminating surgical instruments, handling OR requests, and keeping the department clean. Certification may be pursued within 18 months of hire; CRCST eligibility is noted for advancement into certified roles.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of regulatory standards for universal precautions, sterilization methodologies, and biological monitoring.
• CRCST certification is preferred; certification eligibility is stated in posting.
• Certification must be obtained within 18 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and process surgical instrument trays for procedures.
• Decontaminate used instruments to support infection control and supplies.
• Answer unit phone calls and respond to OR requests.
• Maintain cleanliness of the department/workstation.

Skills

Regulatory standards

Sterilization methods

Biological monitoring

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 18 months of hire date.