Instrumentation Coordinator - Sterile Processing

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking an Instrumentation Coordinator - Sterile Processing to coordinate daily activities between the Operating Room and Sterile Processing, ensuring sterile instruments are prepared, sterilized, and delivered aseptically across the enterprise. The role requires CRS/CS certification within six months and at least one year of instrument processing or surgical tech experience.

Responsibilities include procuring and standardizing instrument trays, acting as a clinical

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• At least one year of experience as an instrument processor or Surgical Technologist.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee daily activities between Operating Room and Sterile Processing to facilitate case flow.
• Ensure sterilized instruments and trays are prepared, packaged, and delivered aseptically.
• Procure and standardize instrument trays across the Enterprise; support multiple reprocessing sites.
• Serve as clinical liaison between OR and CSS offsite location to allocate sterilized instrumentation.

Skills

Instrument processing experience

Surgical technologist background

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

CRCST or CSPDT certification (within 6 months of hire)

Tools

Sterile processing equipment

Job description

Instrumentation Coordinator - Sterile Processing# Careers## Instrumentation Coordinator - Sterile ProcessingApply: Outpatient Care/Ambulatory: Full time: Posted Today: R139203Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact [e-mail]. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.**Current Employees and Students:**If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:* Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required.* Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.## Job Title:Instrumentation Coordinator - Sterile Processing## Department:Ambulatory Services | Central Sterile SupplyJob DescriptionScope 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. Required QualificationsFor 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:Eye and Ear Institute (0897)## 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.***