Central Sterile Processing Aide/UKHC

Job Title
Central Sterile Processing Aide/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE54230

Working Title
Central Sterile Processing Aide

Department Name
H6300:Perioperative Services

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
05

Salary Range
$15.00-22.60/hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

HS

Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

This position requires regularly lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; intermittently lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing over 50 pounds; and occasionally sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing), and working at heights above four feet and/or in confined spaces. Also involves some risk of injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to radiation, burns, cuts/punctures, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, temperature extremes, loud noises, blood-borne or airborne pathogens, and recombinant DNA or viral vectors.

Shift

Monday-Friday 11am-730pm

Job Summary

Responsible for the transportation, processing, and support of surgical instrumentation throughout the hospital specifically the OR areas on 2nd floor and 5th floor. Duties include delivering clean case carts and sterile instrument carts to operating room (OR) areas, retrieving contaminated carts and used instruments, and returning them to Central Sterile for decontamination and reprocessing.

Assists with assembling and processing surgical instrument trays, maintaining cleanliness of the department and workstations, answering phone calls, and responding to OR requests throughout the shift. Provides ongoing support to Central Sterile Technicians to ensure efficient workflow and timely instrument availability.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Basic knowledge of aseptic techniques following the universal standard precautions. Must be able to adhere to UK HealthCare policies, read and follow manufacturer guidelines. Central sterile processing certification required within 18 months of hire.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Previous central sterile experience preferred; current CST certification highly preferred.

Deadline to Apply
05/06/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

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Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.