Operating Room Liaison (ORL) - Sterile Processing
Job Description
The Specialist works directly with surgeons, nurses, technologists, SPD personnel, and leadership to support endoscopic and surgical equipment, coordinate instrument reprocessing workflows, improve turnaround times, reinforce regulatory compliance, and enhance overall procedural efficiency. This role is highly visible and embedded within daily operations, acting as a trusted liaison between clinical teams, sterile processing, and vendor support functions
What You’ll Do
- Provide on-site support for surgical procedures, including:
- Equipment setup, troubleshooting, calibration, and functional checks
- Point-of-use guidance for care, handling, and transport of instruments and scopes
- Serve as a day-to-day clinical resource for physicians, nurses, and technologists regarding device use, workflow optimization, and best practices
- Assist OR and Endoscopy teams with room readiness, case flow, and equipment availability to minimize delays and cancellations
- Act as the primary liaison between OR and SPD to ensure seamless instrument and scope reprocessing workflows
- Help coordinate instrument and endoscope inventories, tray accuracy, and case-cart readiness
- Identify and escalate issues related to missing instruments, damaged equipment, or reprocessing bottlenecks
Why Join UVA Health?
- Work for a nationally recognized academic health system known for excellence in patient care and innovation.
- Opportunities for career growth, specialty training, and certification support.
- Collaborative team culture focused on patient safety and continuous improvement.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, and education support.
- Be part of a healthcare system making a difference across Charlottesville and communities throughout Virginia.
Minimum Requirements
- Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent.
- Experience: At least 2 years of experience required as an Endoscopy Technician, Sterile Processing Technician, or Surgical Technologist.
- Certification (preferred):
- CRCST / CSPDT
- CER
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
Job requires sitting/standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping/traveling and reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive). Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 25-50lbs. Working in environment with fumes, chemicals, vibrations, heat, noise, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
Certification and education support
Generous Paid Time Off
UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.