Instrumentation Coordinator - University Hospital - Sterile Supply

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking an Instrumentation Coordinator at University Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. The role involves preparing, sterilizing, and managing medical equipment for procedures, while ensuring high standards of safety and efficiency. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and certification in sterile processing. The position operates in multiple reprocessing sites, emphasizes effective communication, and supports customer service excellence across the Medical Center's various departments.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience as an instrument processor or Surgical Technologist.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification required.
• Must obtain certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities between Operating Room and Sterile Processing Departments.
• Facilitate efficient case flow through cart assembly and sterilization of surgical inventory.
• Order and organize instrument trays on a global level.

Skills

Instrumentation coordination

Effective communication

Customer service

Education

High school graduate or GED

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Instrumentation Coordinator - University Hospital - Sterile Supply

Department: University Hospital | Central Sterile Supply

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 and Qualifications

Minimum Education Required: HS Graduate or Equivalent

Required Qualifications for Hire: High school graduate or possess the GED. At least one year of experience as an instrument processor or Surgical Technologist. Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification issued through IAHCSMM or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CBSPD) certification issued through CBSPD required upon hire, or must obtain certification within 6 months of hire.

Information

Location: University Hospital (0870) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: Second Shift

Other

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

EEO

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