Instrumentation Coordinator - Sterile Processing - New Albany

Ohio State University; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

State retirement plan

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking an Instrumentation Coordinator to manage the sterilization and preparation of surgical instruments across multiple sites in the Enterprise. You will coordinate with Operating Rooms and Sterile Processing to ensure efficient case flow, standardize instrument trays, and support continuous process improvements.

This role requires a HS diploma or GED, at least one year of related experience, and CRCST certification within six months of hire.

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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities between the Operating Room and Sterile Processing Departments to facilitate efficient case flow, including case cart assembly and decontamination.
• Order, procuring and organizing instrument trays on a global level to service the entire Enterprise.
• Serve as a clinical liaison between the Operating Rooms and the CSS offsite location across multiple reprocessing sites.
• Support projects and process improvement in sterile processing and instrumentation.

Skills

Instrument processor experience

Surgical Technologist experience

CRCST certification

Education

HS Graduate or Equivalent

Job description

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Job Title: Instrumentation Coordinator - Sterile Processing - New Albany

Department: Ambulatory Services | OCNA Central Sterile

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.

Additional Information

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.

Ohio State benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

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