Senior Instrumentation Coordinator - New Tower

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University in Columbus, OH is seeking a Senior Instrumentation Coordinator to oversee sterilization, preparation and distribution of surgical instruments across the Enterprise. The role ensures aseptic packaging, inventory tracking, and readiness for OR use, including offsite locations.

Strong coordination, attention to infection prevention, and ability to work 2nd shift are essential. Requires at least two years as instrument processor or Surgical Technologist, CRCST or CSPDT

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as an instrument processor or Surgical Technologist.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required within 6 months of hire (or obtain after hire).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities between Operating Room and Sterile Processing Departments to facilitate efficient case flow.
• Ensure sterilization, assembly and packaging of instruments for all sites.
• Procure and standardize instrument trays for the Enterprise; support offsite locations.
• Support 24/7 reprocessing operations across multiple hospital sites.

Skills

Instrument processing experience

Surgical Technologist

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CRCST certification

CBSPD certification

Job description

Senior Instrumentation Coordinator - New Tower## Department:University Hospital | Central Sterile SupplyThe Senior Instrumentation Coordinator works to prepare, sterilize, install, assemble, and or clean all clinic or healthcare equipment required for surgeries, examinations, and medical procedures. The Senior 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.For Hire: High school graduate or possess the G.E.D. At least two years 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 The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) required upon hire, or must obtain certification within 6 months of hire is required.## Additional Information:## Location:University Hospital (0870)## 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.***