Instrumentation Coordinator - Sterile Supply

The Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University is seeking an Instrumentation Coordinator in the East Hospital Sterile Supply Department. The role focuses on preparing, sterilizing, installing, assembling, and cleaning surgical instruments and clinic equipment to maintain aseptic readiness for procedures.

The position acts as a clinical liaison between Operating Rooms and offsite CSS locations, tracking sterilized instrumentation across the enterprise and ensuring standardized trays.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required within 6 months of hire.
• 1 year of relevant experience required; 2–4 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, sterilize, install, assemble, and/or clean clinic or healthcare equipment for surgeries and procedures.
• Ensure sterilized equipment and instrumentation are packaged and delivered aseptically to point of use.
• Serve as clinical liaison between Operating Rooms and the CSS offsite location for tracking and allocating sterilized instrumentation.
• Procure and standardize instrument trays across the Enterprise.

Skills

Sterile processing

Clinical liaison

Education

High School diploma or GED

CRCST certification

CSPDT certification

Job description

Job Title: Instrumentation Coordinator - Sterile Supply Department: East | Central Sterile Supply Scope/Position Summary

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.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS High School diploma or GED. Certification or vocational training may be preferred.

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician certification (CSPDT) issued through The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) required upon hire or must obtain certification within 6 months of hire.

1 year of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Location: East Hospital - Tower (0397) 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 give you options to take care of what matters most to you — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• 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.