Instrumentation Coordinator - Senior

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Senior Instrumentation Coordinator to support University Hospital's Central Sterile Supply. You will lead daily operations, ensure sterilization and aseptic handling, and coordinate case flow between OR and CSS across multiple sites.

Responsibilities include overseeing instrument tray standardization, managing loaner trays, and driving process improvements while maintaining strong service quality and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as instrument processor or Surgical Technologist.
• CRCST certification or CSPDT certification required upon hire or within 6 months of hire.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Tecsys and Censitrac tracking software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities between Operating Room and Sterile Processing to facilitate efficient case flow and sterilization.
• Oversee instrument tray consolidation and standardization across the Enterprise.
• Manage loaner trays and ensure aseptic handling and documentation across sites.
• Support process improvement initiatives and maintain high patient-safety standards.

Skills

Sterile processing experience

Quality control / infection prevention

Customer service

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

CRCST certification

CSPDT certification

Tools

Tecsys

Censitrac

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title:Instrumentation Coordinator - SeniorDepartment:University Hospital | Central Sterile Supply

Scope of Position

The Senior Instrumentation Coordinator works to prepare, sterilize, install, assemble, and or clean all clinic or healthcare equipment required for surgeries, examinations, and medical procedures. The Senior 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.

Position Summary

Helps lead the 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. Overseeing loaner trays and core tech responsibilities. 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 organizing instrument trays on a global level to service the entire Enterprise in a standardized procedural manner.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

High school graduate or possess the G.E.D. At least two years 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.

Computer Skills: Requires thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Tecsys and Censitrac tracking and be capable of learning software programs and/or hardware as required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: 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.

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to build and maintain relationships; execute customer service, leadership, adaptability, and problem solving.

Additional Information:Location:Kenny Rd, 1900 (0232)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift: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.

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