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Ashland, Kentucky, United States
Onsite
At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.
Job Description:
Responsible for learning and assisting with the basic duties of sterile processing including the decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and equipment. Participates in hands-on training and supervised practice to develop technical proficiency in sterile processing standards and infection prevention. Supports the Sterile Processing Department team in maintaining a safe, organized, and compliant work environment. Completes required apprenticeship program hours and prepares for certification to advance into a fully qualified sterile processing technician role.
• Learns and assists in the proper cleaning, decontamination, and disinfection of surgical instruments and medical equipment.
• Participates in supervised assembly and packaging of instrument sets according to standardized procedures.
• Observes and supports sterilization processes while learning to operate autoclaves and other related equipment.
• Assists in maintaining accurate documentation of sterilization cycles, load contents, and quality assurance indicators.
• Follows established infection control and safety protocols to prevent contamination and ensure patient safety.
• Supports inventory management by learning proper handling, storage, and distribution of sterile and non-sterile supplies.
• Identifies and reports damaged or missing instruments and equipment to supervising staff.
• Engages in training, mentorship, and evaluation activities as part of the apprenticeship curriculum.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area in accordance with department standards and regulatory requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
High school diploma or equivalent and vocational/technical training in a designated technical area
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No work experience required
N/A
A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never
C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
I. Working in confined spaces: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
K. Job-related travel: 1. Never
L. Loud noises: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
O. Radiation: 1. Never
P. Burns: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
Q. Cuts/Punctures: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never
U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A
This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as equipment handling or cleaning). The role also includes intermittent risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; intermittent exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste; intermittent exposure to loud noises and cuts/punctures; and occasional sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time. There is also some occasional exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; working in confined spaces; temperature extremes; burns; and bloodborne or airborne pathogens.
Department:
Sterile Processing DepartmentShift:
Flex (United States of America)Time Type:
Part timeAddress:
2201 Lexington AvenueCity, State:
Ashland, Kentucky
