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

Job Function: Admin/Clerical/Secretarial
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States
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University of Kentucky

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

Posting Details
Posting Details
Job TitleCentral Sterile Supervisor/UKHC
Requisition NumberRE43949
Working TitleCS Supervisor
Department NameH3320:Perioperative Services
Work LocationLexington, KY
Grade Level09
Salary Range$21.00-34.29/hour
Type of PositionStaff
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); intermittently sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. 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
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (7:00 am – 7:30 pm); includes some weekend call and holiday responsibility.
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 Apply08/05/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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 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. * University of Kentucky HealthCare recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UK Healthcare, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of the UK Healthcare values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * University of Kentucky HealthCare seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK HealthCare Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
    • Yes
    • No
  7. * 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

    Job Location

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States

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