Instrumentation Coordinator 3

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

State retirement plan or alternative

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking an Instrumentation Coordinator 3 to oversee daily coordination between the Operating Room and Sterile Processing. You will manage case cart assembly, decontamination, and sterilization, ensuring safe, reusable instruments across the Enterprise.

This role requires strong communication and process-improvement skills. Responsibilities include organizing trays, supporting loaner trays, and collaborating with multiple sterile processing sites

Qualifications

• High school graduate or possess the G.E.D.
• At least two years of experience as an instrument processor or Surgical Technologist.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required on hire or within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities between Operating Room and Sterile Processing to facilitate efficient case flow.
• Oversee case cart assembly, decontamination, sterilization, and high-level disinfection of reprocessed inventory.
• Lead projects and process improvements and ensure excellent customer service across departments.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Tecsys

Censitrac

Relationship building

Communication

Education

CRCST certification

CSPDT certification

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title

Instrumentation Coordinator 3

Department

University Hospital | Central Sterile Supply

Scope of Position

The Senior Instrumentation Coordinator works to prepare, sterilize, install, assemble, and or clean all clinic or healthcare equipment required for surgeries, examinations, and medical procedures. The Senior Instrumentation Coordinator ensures equipment, instruments, and supplies can be reused safely to prevent infections. This position is for ensuring sterilized, appropriately functioning medical supplies and instrumentation are packaged and delivered to the point use aseptically. Additionally, this position needs to serve as a clinical liaison between the Operating Rooms and the CSS offsite location to track and allocate sterilized instrumentation across the Enterprise. This position will also be responsible for procuring, and standardizing instrument trays across the Enterprise. This position will be utilized 24/7 in multiple reprocessing sites across the Health System, to include Ross Heart Hospital, University Hospital, James Cancer Hospital, Same Day Surgery, University Hospital East and all Ambulatory sites.

Position Summary

Coordination and oversight of daily activities between the Operating Room and Sterile Processing Departments to facilitate efficient case flow, through efficient case cart assembly and decontamination, assembly and sterilization/high level disinfection of all reprocessed surgical inventory. Responsible for assisting in projects and process improvement. Promotes customer service and patient satisfaction through effective communication with Operating Room clinical operations and multiple sterile processing departments across the Medical Center.

Position Summary

Helps lead the oversight of daily activities between the Operating Room and Sterile Processing Departments to facilitate efficient case flow, through efficient case cart assembly and decontamination, assembly and sterilization/high level disinfection of all reprocessed surgical inventory. Responsible for assisting in projects and process improvement. Overseeing loaner trays and core tech responsibilities. Promotes customer service and patient satisfaction through effective communication with Operating Room clinical operations and multiple sterile processing departments across the Medical Center. Also responsible for organizing instrument trays on a global level to service the entire Enterprise in a standardized procedural manner.

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduate or possess the G.E.D.

At least two years of experience as an instrument processor or Surgical Technologist.

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification issued through International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification issued through The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) required upon hire, or must obtain certification within 6 months of hire is required.

Computer Skills: Requires thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Tecsys and Censitrac tracking and be capable of learning software programs and/or hardware as required.

Certificates, Licences, Registrations: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification issued through International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification issued through The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) required upon hire, or must obtain certification within 6 months of hire is required.

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to build and maintain relationships; execute customer service, leadership, adaptability, and problem solving.

Location and Employment Details

Location: Kenny Rd, 1900 (0232) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: Second Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

Company Information

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