Instrumentation Coordinator - Lead

The Ohio State University; Ohio; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

State retirement plan or alternative

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Lead Instrumentation Coordinator at University Hospital’s Central Sterile Supply to oversee daily sterilization, preparation and distribution of surgical instruments across the enterprise. The role ensures aseptic packaging, trains CSS Technicians, coordinates instrument trays and case carts across multiple sites, with a second shift and 40 hours per week.

It also serves as a clinical liaison between ORs and offsite locations, monitors OR schedules, and

Qualifications

• Experience in sterile processing and instrument handling.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to infection control standards.
• Ability to coordinate between departments and move instruments efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities between Operating Room and Sterile Processing to support efficient case flow.
• Lead decontamination, assembly, and sterilization/high-level disinfection of surgical inventory.
• Organize instrument trays globally to standardize procedures across the Enterprise.

Skills

Sterile processing experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree in relevant field

CRCST or CSPDT certification required

Job description

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

Scope of Position

A Lead Instrumentation Coordinator works to prepare, sterilize, install, assemble, and or clean all clinic or healthcare equipment required for surgeries, examinations, and medical procedures. The Lead 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 tray movement logistics, and standardizing instrument trays across the Enterprise. This position will also monitor the OR schedule to ensure instrumentation is processed and delivered to the OR without delay. 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. Provide clinical orientation for CCS Technicians and Instrumentation Coordinators in coordination with the CSS Educator. Educate clinical standards and policy and procedure and provide feedback as necessary.

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. 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 Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Certification or vocational training may be required.
• Associate degree in relevant field 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.
• 4 years of relevant experience required.
• 6 or more years of relevant experience preferred

Additional Information

Location: Ross Heart Hospital (0353) 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

Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• 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.

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

Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center.

At Ohio State, you’ll find work that inspires you. We offer roles and growth opportunities in countless fields and specialties — including a job that’s right for you. Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• 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.

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