STEPS Central Sterile Tech Career Program University of Kentucky - 4.1 Lexington, KY Job Details Full-time $15 an hour 21 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Posting Details Job Title STEPS Central Sterile Tech Career Program Requisition Number TE09426 Department Name H4018: CH/GS Hospital Administration Work Location Lexington, KY Salary Range $15.00/hour Type of Position Temporary Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education Required Related Experience Required License/Registration/Certification Physical Requirements Regular 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 sitting at a computer work station. Shift 40 hours a week. This program is a 16-week online course that also includes clinicals and shadowing with UKHC. Job Summary This is an education pipeline program offered in partnership with BCTC. Program participants will attend clinicals and participate in online instruction to achieve the minimum qualifications required to apply and test for CRCST certification. Program costs are covered by UK HealthCare with the expectation that participants will be hired into Central Sterile Technician positions at UK HealthCare and work in that capacity for a minimum of one year. Program start date is August 31st. This 16 week program will allow individuals to be paid while attending classes to receive their CRCST certification. A Central Sterile Tech is responsible for the delivery of case carts and floor equipment/instruments to all hospital units promptly. Picking up soiled case carts and delivering them to Central Sterile. Delivering sterile instruments and supplies to sterile storage or standard location. Putting away warehouse orders and sterile supplies. Unloading washers, and replacing filters. Cleaning and disinfecting all equipment shelves and surfaces. answering phone. Performs other duties as required.

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/ Abilities High school diploma required. This program is designed to bring community members into the healthcare workforce. The desire to serve patients and work in a healthcare setting is required. Participants will be working 1st shift hours during the duration of the program. At the time of hire into a regular, full time position, working hours will shift to 2nd or 3rd shift, depending on the needs of the department. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply 08/13/2027 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. 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.