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University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleCentral Sterile Tech/Cert/On-Call/UKHCRequisition NumberNR14521Working TitleCentral Sterile Tech/Cert/On-CallDepartment NameH3320:Perioperative ServicesWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level07Salary Range$17.50-27.31/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationHSRequired Related Experience2 yrsRequired License/Registration/CertificationCentral Sterile Processing Distribution Technician (CSPD), Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER)Physical RequirementsThe 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.Shiftas assignedJob SummaryThe 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 / AbilitiesNADoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceNADeadline to Apply12/22/2025Our University CommunityWe 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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please select which of the following best represents your educational training.
   • Attended school, but did not receive high school diploma or GED.
   • High school diploma or GED, but no college credit hours.
   • Completed between 1 and 14 college credit hours but did not graduate.
   • Completed between 15 and 29 college credit hours but did not graduate.
   • Completed between 30 and 44 college credit hours but did not graduate.
   • Completed between 45 and 59 college credit hours but did not graduate.
   • Completed between 60 and 74 college credit hours but did not graduate.
   • Completed between 75 and 89 college credit hours but did not graduate.
   • Completed between 90 and 104 college credit hours but did not graduate.
   • Completed between 105 and 119 college credit hours but did not graduate.
   • Completed 120 or more college credit hours but did not graduate.
   • Completed an Associate's degree.
   • Completed a Bachelor's degree .
   • Completed 18 or more credit hours of graduate level coursework.
   • Completed a Master's degree or higher.
2. * Please select the response that best represents your full years paid, full-time, employment experience. *If you have part-time work experience that you want to include, please refer to the following to determine your credit of full years of related employment experience:35+ hours worked per week = full credit for time worked28-34 hours worked per week = 75% credit for time worked18-27 hours worked per week = 50% credit for time worked9-17 hours worked per week = 25% credit for time worked< 9 hours worked per week = no credit given for time worked
   • None
   • Some, but less than one full year of employment listed above.
   • At least 1 full year but less than 2 years of employment listed above
   • At least 2 full years but less than 3 years of employment listed above
   • At least 3 full years but less than 4 years of employment listed above
   • At least 4 full years but less than 5 years of employment listed above
   • At least 5 full years but less than 6 years of employment listed above.
   • At least 6 full years but less than 7 years of employment listed above.
   • At least 7 full years but less than 8 years of employment listed above.
   • At least 8 full years but less than 9 years of employment listed above.
   • At least 9 full years or more of employment listed above.
3. * Please select the response that best represents your number of additional months of paid, full-time, employment experience not included in the years listed above.
   • None
   • 0-3 months
   • 4-6 months
   • 7-9 months
   • 10-11 months

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

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