Instrumentation Coordinator - Sterile Processing

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Powell (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking an Instrumentation Coordinator to oversee daily coordination between the Operating Room and Central Sterile Processing. You will supervise cart assembly, decontamination, sterilization, and instrument prep to support efficient surgical case flow.

You will build case carts per surgeon preference cards, ensure instruments are available and maintained, and promote clear communication across sterile processing departments.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities between the Operating Room and Central Sterile Processing.
• Build case carts according to surgeon preference cards and ensure instruments are available and properly maintained.
• Support projects and process improvements and foster effective communication between the OR and multiple sterile processing departments across the Health System.

Skills

1 year sterile processing experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.

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).

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

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.