Senior Instrumentation Coordinator - New Tower

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University University Hospital is seeking a Senior Instrumentation Coordinator - New Tower to oversee the sterilization and preparation of instruments for surgeries and procedures across the Enterprise. You will coordinate daily activities between the Operating Rooms and the Central Sterile Supply Department to ensure smooth case flow and aseptic technique.

This 40-hour regular position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of instrument processing experience,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least two years of experience as an instrument processor or Surgical Technologist.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required upon hire, or must obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities between the Operating Rooms and the Central Sterile Supply Department to facilitate efficient case flow.
• Oversee sterilization, assembly, and decontamination of surgical instruments across the Enterprise.
• Procure, standardize instrument trays and serve as a clinical liaison between ORs and CSS locations.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title:Senior Instrumentation Coordinator - New Tower

Department:University Hospital | Central Sterile Supply

The 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:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift: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.

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