Instrumentation Coordinator - Offsite - Sterile Supply

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

State retirement plan or equivalent

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking an Instrumentation Coordinator - Offsite to coordinate daily activities between the Operating Room and Sterile Processing across the Enterprise, ensuring sterilized instruments are prepared, assembled, and delivered aseptically for procedures.

This role serves as a clinical liaison across multiple sites—University Hospital, Ross Heart Hospital, James Cancer Hospital, Same Day Surgery, and ambulatory locations—overseeing case cart assembly, decontamination,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• CRCST certification required within 6 months of hire or upon confirmation.
• CSPDT certification required within 6 months of hire or upon confirmation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee daily activities between the Operating Room and Sterile Processing to facilitate case flow.
• Oversee decontamination, sterilization/high-level disinfection of reprocessed surgical inventory.
• Procure, organize, and standardize instrument trays across the Enterprise; serve as clinical liaison across sites.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service mindset

Education

High School diploma or GED

CRCST Certification

CSPDT Certification

Job description

Job Title

Instrumentation Coordinator - Offsite

Department

Sterile Supply Department: University Hospital | 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.

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.

Additional Information

Location: Kenny Rd, 1900 (0232) 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

Employer Culture

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. As Buckeyes, we accomplish more together. No matter your role, you’ll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care. Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence — and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together. By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top‑20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers. We’re a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you.