Central Sterile Tech/Cert/On-Call/UKHC

Job Title
Central Sterile Tech/Cert/On-Call/UKHC

Requisition Number
NR14521

Working Title
Central Sterile Tech/Cert/On-Call

Department Name
H3320:Perioperative Services

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
07

Salary Range
$17.50-27.31/hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

HS

Required Related Experience

2 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Central Sterile Processing Distribution Technician (CSPD), Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER)

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements of this position include a considerable amount of physical work lifting up to 50 pounds, lifting supplies/instruments; intermittent physical mobility/activity including walking, standing, sitting, light lifting, pulling, or pushing carts, equipment, etc.; ability to bend body downward at the waist and be able to kneel; exposure to sharps, instruments, equipment, x-ray, blood and body fluids, odors, infections, and some hazardous chemicals.

Shift

as assigned

Job Summary

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. Central sterile processing certification required within 18 months of hire.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

NA

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

NA

Deadline to Apply
12/22/2025

Our University Community

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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.