Instrumentation Coordinator- Sterile Processing -The James Outpatient Care

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Columbus, Ohio is seeking an Instrumentation Coordinator to manage surgical equipment processing and ensure effective sterilization protocols across multiple departments. Candidates should have a high school diploma and a year of experience in surgical technology or similar roles. The position promotes patient safety and requires strong customer service skills. Certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience as an instrument processor or Surgical Technologist.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification required upon hire.
• Ability to learn software/hardware as required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities between the Operating Room and Sterile Processing Departments.
• Ensure sterilization of all reprocessed surgical inventory.
• Promote patient satisfaction through effective communication with clinical operations.

Skills

Customer service

Problem-solving

Leadership

Adaptability

Education

High school graduate or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

TECHSYS

Censitrac tracking

Job description

Instrumentation Coordinator – West Campus – The James – Outpatient Care

Scope of Position: An Instrumentation Coordinator prepares, sterilizes, installs, assembles, and/or cleans clinic or healthcare equipment required for surgeries, examinations, and medical procedures. Ensures equipment, instruments, and supplies can be reused safely to prevent infections. Responsible for packaging and delivering sterilized, appropriately functioning medical supplies and instrumentation to the point of use aseptically. Serves as a clinical liaison between the Operating Rooms and the CSS offsite location to track and allocate sterilized instrumentation across the Enterprise. Responsible for procuring and standardizing instrument trays across the Enterprise. This role will be utilized 24/7 across multiple reprocessing sites, including Ross Heart Hospital, University Hospital, James Cancer Hospital, Same Day Surgery, University Hospital East, and all Ambulatory sites.

Position Summary: Coordinate and oversee daily activities between the Operating Room and Sterile Processing Departments to facilitate efficient case flow through case cart assembly, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization/high-level disinfection of all reprocessed surgical inventory. Assist in projects and process improvement. Promote 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 Qualifications

• 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 International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification issued through CBSPD required upon hire, or must obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
• Computer skills: thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, TECHSYS and Censitrac tracking; ability to learn software/hardware as required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• CRCST or CSPDT certification required upon hire, or must obtain within 6 months of hire.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to build and maintain relationships; strong customer service, leadership, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.

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

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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