Central Sterile Supervisor/UKHC at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

Job Description:

University of Kentucky

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

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	Central Sterile Supervisor/UKHC
Requisition Number	RE47178
Working Title	CS Supervisor
Department Name	H3320:Perioperative Services
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	09
Salary Range	$21.00-34.29/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	5 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification	Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
Physical Requirements	This position requires regularly lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); and intermittently sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time. Also involves risk of injuries from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste; radiation; burns; cuts/punctures; blood-borne or airborne pathogens; and recombinant DNA or viral vectors.
Shift	Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. with some on-call, holiday, and weekend requirements.
Job Summary	The Central Sterile Supervisor/UKHC is primarily responsible for facilitating the delivery of patient care through preparing, planning, and providing instrumentation to preoperative services. Responsible for decontamination, correct assembly, and sterile processing of all instrumentation used in the operating rooms. Maintains cleanliness of department and materials management as needed. Must have thorough knowledge of regulatory standards for universal precautions, sterilization methodologies, and regulatory standards for biological monitoring.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of regulatory standards for universal precautions, sterilization methodologies, and regulatory standards for biological monitoring; operating room instrumentation; and aseptic techniques and sterilization principles, processing techniques, and instrument/equipment care.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	Yes
Preferred Education/Experience	Previous central sterile supervisor experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply	03/31/2025
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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. 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. * Do you currently hold or are eligible to obtain a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification by date of hire?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have any experience with ordering supplies and inventory control?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * How many years of paid work experience do you have cleaning or sterilizing operating room instruments?
   • None
   • More than 0, through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, through 5 years
   • More than 5 years
4. * Do you have supervisory experience?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Where did you first see this position advertised?
   • UK Jobs Website
   • Employee Referral
   • Print Advertisement
   • On-line Advertisement
   • Military Connection Advertisement
   • Job Fair
   • "I'm Interested" page on Nurse Recruitment website
   • Facebook
   • HospitalCareers.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
   • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • InsightIntoDiversity.com
   • Latinosinhighered.com
   • Indeed.com
   • LinkedIn.com
   • Institute for Diversity in Health Management
   • None of the Above

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Salary:

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