Instrumentation Coordinator - Outpatient Dublin

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University in Dublin seeks an Instrumentation Coordinator to manage sterilization, assembly, and distribution of surgical instruments across the enterprise. This role ensures instruments are sterilized and delivered to the point of use aseptically, serving multiple reprocessing sites.

The position coordinates between Operating Rooms and Sterile Processing, standardizes instrument trays, and supports ongoing process improvements to enhance patient care and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience as an instrument processor or surgical technologist.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required upon hire or within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee daily activities between OR and Sterile Processing to optimize case flow.
• Order, procure, and organize instrument trays across the enterprise.
• Support process improvements and maintain effective communication with surgical teams.

Skills

Sterile processing experience

Instrument processing

Surgical technologist experience

Certification CRCST or CSPDT

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title

Instrumentation Coordinator - Outpatient Dublin

Department

Ambulatory Services | Dublin Central Sterile

Scope of Position

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

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

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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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