Senior Instrumentation & Sterile Processing Lead

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Senior Instrumentation Coordinator to support University Hospital's Central Sterile Supply. You will lead daily operations, ensure sterilization and aseptic handling, and coordinate case flow between OR and CSS across multiple sites.

Responsibilities include overseeing instrument tray standardization, managing loaner trays, and driving process improvements while maintaining strong service quality and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as instrument processor or Surgical Technologist.
• CRCST certification or CSPDT certification required upon hire or within 6 months of hire.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Tecsys and Censitrac tracking software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities between Operating Room and Sterile Processing to facilitate efficient case flow and sterilization.
• Oversee instrument tray consolidation and standardization across the Enterprise.
• Manage loaner trays and ensure aseptic handling and documentation across sites.
• Support process improvement initiatives and maintain high patient-safety standards.

Skills

Sterile processing experience

Quality control / infection prevention

Customer service

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

CRCST certification

CSPDT certification

Tools

Tecsys

Censitrac

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Ohio State University is seeking a Senior Instrumentation Coordinator to support University Hospital's Central Sterile Supply. You will lead daily operations, ensure sterilization and aseptic handling, and coordinate case flow between OR and CSS across multiple sites.

Responsibilities include overseeing instrument tray standardization, managing loaner trays, and driving process improvements while maintaining strong service quality and patient safety.