Instrumentation Coordinator - Outpatient Dublin

Ohio State University; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

State retirement plan

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking an Instrumentation Coordinator for the Dublin Outpatient location. The role coordinates tasks between the Operating Room and Sterile Processing to ensure sterilized instruments are available for procedures and distributed appropriately across the Enterprise.

You will assemble and sterilize instruments, manage trays, and support process improvements with a focus on safety and infection prevention.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or G.E.D. required.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required or must obtain within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities between Operating Room and Sterile Processing to optimize case flow.
• Assemble, decontaminate, sterilize, and package instrument trays for enterprise use.
• Procure, standardize and organize instrument trays across the Enterprise.

Education

High school graduate or G.E.D.

CRCST certification (IAHCSMM)

CSPDT certification (CBSPD)

Tools

CRCST certification (IAHCSMM)

CSPDT certification (CBSPD)

Job description

Job Title

Instrumentation Coordinator - Outpatient Dublin

Department

Ambulatory Services | Dublin Central Sterile

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.

Organizational Expectations

Practice within the Medical Center’s policies and procedures. Adhere to the Intensive Caring Value statements as demonstrated through positive patient and guest relations, positive and effective interactions with staff, and formulating and meeting developmental goals.

Minimum Qualifications for Hire

High school graduate or possess the G.E.D.

At least one year of experience as an instrument processor or Surgical Technologist. Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification issued through International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification issued through The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) required upon hire, or must obtain certification within 6 months of hire is required.

Additional Information

Location: Ohio State Outpatient Care Dublin (1045)

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.

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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.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

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