Instrumentation Coordinator - Outpatient Care Powell - Sterile Processing

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking an Instrumentation Coordinator for Outpatient Care Powell to oversee the coordination of daily activities between the OR and Central Sterile Processing, ensuring efficient surgical case flow. Responsibilities include cart assembly, decontamination, preparation, sterilization, and high-level disinfection.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of relevant sterile processing experience, and HSPA or CSPDT certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year of relevant experience in sterile processing or as a Surgical Technologist.
• Certification: HSPA certification or CSPDT certification through CBSPD.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities between OR and Central Sterile Processing to ensure efficient surgical case flow.
• Assemble, decontaminate, prepare, sterilize, and high-level disinfect surgical instruments and supplies.
• Build case carts according to surgeon preference cards.
• Assist with projects and process improvements across the Health System.
• Foster effective communication between OR and multiple sterile processing departments.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Instrumentation Coordinator - Outpatient Care Powell - Sterile Processing

Department: Ambulatory Services | OCNA Central Sterile Processing

Position Summary

The Instrumentation Coordinator oversees the coordination of daily activities between the Operating Room (OR) and Central Sterile Processing to ensure efficient surgical case flow. This includes cart assembly, decontamination, preparation, sterilization, and high‑level disinfection. The role is also responsible for assisting with projects, process improvements, and fostering effective communication between the OR and multiple sterile processing departments across the Health System. The Instrumentation Coordinator builds case carts according to surgeon preference cards and ensures all required surgical instruments are available and properly maintained.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities between OR and Central Sterile Processing to ensure efficient surgical case flow.
• Assemble, decontaminate, prepare, sterilize, and high‑level disinfect surgical instruments and supplies.
• Build case carts according to surgeon preference cards.
• Assist with projects and process improvements across the Health System.
• Foster effective communication between OR and multiple sterile processing departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience in sterile processing or as a Surgical Technologist.
• Certification: Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) certification or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification through The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).

Additional Information

Location: Outpatient Care Powell (1046)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: First 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.

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