Lead- Instrumentation Coordinator

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Lead Instrumentation Coordinator to manage sterilization, preparation, and delivery of surgical instruments across multiple sites. You will help ensure aseptic handling and standardize instrument trays for the enterprise.

The role requires CRCST or CSPDT certification within 6 months of hire and 4 years of relevant experience (6+ preferred). You will serve as a clinical liaison between ORs and CSS sites, with 24/7 coverage across the

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Associate degree in relevant field preferred.
• 4 years of relevant experience required; 6+ years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, sterilize, install, assemble, and clean surgical equipment.
• Ensure instruments and supplies are packaged and delivered aseptically to the point of use.
• Serve as clinical liaison between the Operating Rooms and the CSS offsite location to track and allocate sterilized instrumentation across the Enterprise.
• Monitor the OR schedule to ensure instrumentation is processed and delivered to the OR without delay.
• Provide clinical orientation for CCS Technicians and Instrumentation Coordinators in coordination with the CSS Educator.

Education

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Scope/Position Summary

Lead Instrumentation 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or GED. Certification or vocational training may be required. Associate degree in relevant field 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. 4 years of relevant experience required. 6 or more years of relevant experience preferred.

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

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