Senior Instrumentation coordinator - Sterile Supply

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Senior Instrumentation Coordinator for its University Hospital Off Site Central Sterile Supply in Columbus, OH. The role focuses on coordinating sterile processing, assembling instrument trays, and ensuring aseptic delivery to the OR and other sites across the Enterprise.

Qualified candidates have at least two years in instrument processing or surgical technology and must obtain CRCST or CSPDT certification within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as an instrument processor or Surgical Technologist.
• Certification in CRCST or CSPDT required within 6 months of hire or upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee daily activities between the Operating Room and Sterile Processing Departments to facilitate efficient case flow.
• Assist in projects and process improvements; promote customer service and patient satisfaction.
• Order, procure, and organize instrument trays for the entire Enterprise.
• Serve as a clinical liaison between OR operations and the offsite CSS locations to track and allocate sterilized instrumentation.

Skills

CRCST certification

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Title:Senior Instrumentation coordinator - Sterile SupplyDepartment:University Hospital | Off Site Central Sterile Supply

Scope of Position

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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:Central Sterile Supply (1029)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift:Third ShiftFinal 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.