Instrumentation Coordinator - Offsite - Sterile Processing

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a candidate for a role involving coordination and oversight of daily activities between the Operating Room and Sterile Processing Departments. The position focuses on efficient case flow, effective communication, and project assistance.

Candidates are required to have a high school diploma or GED, relevant certifications, and at least one year of experience. The university encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, ensuring equal opportunity for all.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) required upon hire or within 6 months.
• 1 year of relevant experience required, 2-4 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities between Operating Room and Sterile Processing Departments.
• Ensure efficient case flow and process improvement.
• Order and organize instrument trays globally.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certification in sterile processing

Job description

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 Required 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.

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.