Instrumentation Lead Coordinator

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University seeks an Instrumentation Lead Coordinator to manage sterilization, preparation, assembly and delivery of surgical instruments across multiple sites. The role coordinates tray movement, standardizes instrument trays, and monitors OR schedules to ensure timely supplies.

It also serves as a clinical liaison between ORs and CSS offsite locations and mentors CCS Technicians. Experience in sterile processing, healthcare settings, and strong communication skills are essential

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; CRCST or CSPDT preferred upon hire or within 6 months.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; familiar with Tecsys and Censitrac tracking systems.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required upon hire or within 6 months; relevant sterile processing certifications preferred.

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 use sites.
• Serve as clinical liaison between operating rooms and CSS offsite locations; track and allocate sterilized instrumentation.
• Coordinate tray movement logistics and standardize instrument trays across the enterprise.
• Monitor OR schedules to ensure instrumentation is processed and delivered without delay.
• Provide clinical orientation for CCS Technicians and Instrumentation Coordinators and educate on standards and procedures.

Skills

Relationship building

Customer service

Leadership

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

CRCST certification

CSPDT certification

Tools

Tecsys

Censitrac

Microsoft Office

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

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

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