Instrumentation Coordinator - Jameson Crane - Sterile Processing

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University is seeking an Instrumentation Coordinator for Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute to oversee sterile processing and instrument logistics across the Enterprise. The role focuses on ensuring sterilized devices are prepared, tracked, and delivered aseptically to use sites.

You will coordinate daily activities between Operating Rooms and CSS, standardize instrument trays, and serve as a clinical liaison across multiple reprocessing sites, including hospital and ambulatory

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one year of experience as instrument processor or Surgical Technologist.
• CRCST certification required within 6 months of hire, or CSPDT certification required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities between the Operating Room and Sterile Processing to facilitate efficient case flow.
• Oversee decontamination, assembly and sterilization of all reprocessed surgical inventory.
• Order and organize instrument trays for the Enterprise across multiple sites.
• Serve as clinical liaison between ORs and CSS offsite locations to track and allocate sterilized instrumentation.

Skills

Instrument processor experience

Surgical Technologist

CRCST certification

CSPDT certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title:

Instrumentation Coordinator - Jameson Crane - Sterile Processing

Department:

Ambulatory Services | Central Sterile Supply

Scope of Position

An Instrumentation Coordinator works 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.

Required Qualifications

High school graduate or possess the G.E.D. At least one year 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

Location

Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute (1004)

Position Type

Regular

Scheduled Hours

40

Shift

First Shift

Other Details

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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