Instrumentation Coordinator - Lead - University Hospital

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University Hospital is seeking a Lead Instrumentation Coordinator to oversee instrument processing, sterilization, and tray assembly across the enterprise, including multiple reprocessing sites.

The role coordinates OR-to- CSS workflows, mentors technicians, and ensures sterile, ready-to-use equipment for surgeries while supporting standardization and continuous improvement on third shift.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; CRCST or CSPDT certification required upon hire.
• 4 years of relevant experience required; 6+ years preferred.
• Certification through HSPA or CBSPD is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations between OR and Sterile Processing to ensure efficient case flow.
• Oversee tray movement logistics and standardized instrument trays across the Enterprise.
• Provide clinical orientation for CCS Technicians and Instrumentation Coordinators.
• Monitor OR schedules to ensure timely delivery of sterilized instruments.
• Drive process improvements and promote customer service and patient satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical coordination

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

CRCST certification required

Job description

Instrumentation Coordinator - Lead - University Hospital## 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:**Third 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.***