Instrumentation Coordinator - Sterile Processing - New Albany

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is looking for an Instrumentation Coordinator for Sterile Processing at New Albany. This role coordinates daily activities between the Operating Room and Sterile Processing to ensure efficient case flow and aseptic handling of instruments across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate will have a HS diploma, at least one year of instrument processing experience, and CRCST certification (or be willing to obtain within six months).

Qualifications

• HS Graduate or Equivalent.
• At least one year of experience as an instrument processor or Surgical Technologist.
• CRCST certification issued through IAHCSMM or CBSPD required upon hire, or must obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities between the Operating Room and Sterile Processing to facilitate efficient case flow.
• Track and allocate sterilized instrumentation across the Enterprise; ensure aseptic delivery.
• Order, procure and organize instrument trays on a global level to service the Enterprise.

Skills

Instrument processing experience

Education

HS Graduate or Equivalent

CRCST certification (IAHCSMM/CBSPD)

Job description

Instrumentation Coordinator - Sterile Processing - New Albany

Department: Ambulatory Services | OCNA Central Sterile

Job Description

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.

Minimum Education Required

HS Graduate or Equivalent

Required Qualifications

High school graduate or possess the G.E.D. At least one year of experience as an instrument processor or Surgical Technologist. CRCST certification issued through IAHCSMM or CBSPD required upon hire, or must obtain within the first six months of hire.

Location: Ohio State Outpatient Care New Albany (1027)

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.

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