Instrumentation Coordinator - IRP

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking an Instrumentation Coordinator to manage sterilization, assembly, and delivery of surgical instruments across the Enterprise. You will ensure aseptic packaging, track sterilized equipment, and support standardization of instrument trays for all sites.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Operating Rooms and Sterile Processing, overseeing case cart assembly, and driving process improvements while maintaining high safety and patient care standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CRCST or CBSPD certification required within 6 months of hire.
• 1 year of relevant experience required; 2-4 years preferred.
• Experience with sterile processing and instrument tray standardization a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities between Operating Rooms and Sterile Processing Departments to facilitate case flow.
• Oversee decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical inventory.
• Procure and organize instrument trays across the Enterprise.
• Serve as liaison between CSS offsite locations and ORs.
• Support process improvement and customer service initiatives.

Skills

Sterile processing

Interdepartmental coordination

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

CRCST certification

CBSPD certification

Job description

Job Title:Instrumentation Coordinator - IRPDepartment:University Hospital | Central Sterile Supply

Scope of Position

An Instrumentation Coordinatorworks to prepare, sterilize, install, assemble, and or clean all clinic or healthcare equipment required for surgeries, examinations, and medical procedures. The 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. Also responsible for ordering, procuring and organizing instrument trays on a global level to service the entire Enterprise.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED. Certification or vocational training may be preferred. Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician certification (CSPDT) issued through The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) required upon hire or must obtain certification within 6 months of hire. 1 year of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Additional Information

Requires 1 Year experience and CRCST or CBSPD certification.

Location:Kenny Rd, 1900 (0232)Position Type:IntermittentScheduled Hours:0.2Shift:Varying Shifts

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.