Instrumentation Lead Coordinator

Ohio State University; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 56,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

State retirement plan

Job summary

The Ohio State University is hiring an Instrumentation Lead Coordinator in Dublin (Outpatient Care). This role ensures sterilized equipment for surgeries, tracks instrumentation across the Enterprise, and coordinates tray movement to support the OR schedule.

You will work across multiple reprocessing sites, provide clinical orientation to CCS Technicians, and uphold infection-control standards. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, at least four years in instrument processing, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in instrument processing or hospital sterile processing.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required upon hire or within 6 months.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Tecsys and Censitrac tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, sterilize, install, assemble and/or clean clinic or healthcare equipment for surgeries and procedures.
• Ensure sterilized instruments are packaged and delivered aseptically to the point of use.
• Serve as a liaison between Operating Rooms and CSS offsite locations to track instrumentation.
• Manage tray movement logistics and standardize instrument trays across the enterprise.
• Monitor OR schedule to ensure instrumentation is processed and delivered without delay.
• Provide clinical orientation for CCS Technicians and Instrumentation Coordinators.

Skills

Instrument processing experience

Clinical liaison

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

CRCST or CSPDT certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tecsys

Censitrac

Job description

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Job Title: Instrumentation Lead Coordinator

Department: Ambulatory Services | Dublin Central Sterile Scope/Position Summary Instrumentation Lead Coordinator works to prepare, sterilize, install, assemble, and or clean all clinic or healthcare equipment required for surgeries, examinations, and medical procedures. The Lead 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 tray movement logistics, and standardizing instrument trays across the Enterprise. This position will also monitor the OR schedule to ensure instrumentation is processed and delivered to the OR without delay. 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. Provide clinical orientation for CCS Technicians and Instrumentation Coordinators in coordination with the CSS Educator. Educate clinical standards and policy and procedure and provide feedback as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. High school graduate or possess the G.E.D. Minimum of 4 years of experience as an instrument processor or worked in a hospital sterile processing setting is required. Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification issued through International Association of Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification issued through The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) is required upon hire. Computer Skills: Requires thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Tecsys and Censitrac tracking and be capable of learning software programs and/or hardware as required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

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 The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) required upon hire, or must obtain certification within 6 months of hire is required.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to build and maintain relationships; execute customer service, leadership, adaptability, and problem solving.

Additional Information

Location: Ohio State Outpatient Care Dublin (1045)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: Second Shift

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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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