CRCST-Certified Surgical Instrument Tech for OR Support

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

Job summary

UK Healthcare seeks a Central Sterile Tech to join our hospital team, assisting front-line workers in complex cases and high-acuity scenarios.

You will assemble and process instrument trays, decontaminate used instruments, and support the unit by answering calls, handling OR requests, and keeping the workspace clean. Regulatory standards and universal precautions knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of universal precautions and sterilization methodologies.
• Regulatory standards for biological monitoring.
• CRCST certification is preferred or eligible within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Sterile processing

Regulatory knowledge

Biological monitoring

Job description

UK Healthcare seeks a Central Sterile Tech to join our hospital team, assisting front-line workers in complex cases and high-acuity scenarios.

You will assemble and process instrument trays, decontaminate used instruments, and support the unit by answering calls, handling OR requests, and keeping the workspace clean. Regulatory standards and universal precautions knowledge are essential.