Operating Room Liaison (ORL) - Sterile Processing

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); Presencial; USD 26 000 - 43 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Education Support

Resumo da oferta

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia UVA Health is hiring an Endoscopy Technician to provide on-site support for surgical procedures in Charlottesville, VA. You will set up, troubleshoot, calibrate, and perform functional checks on equipment and provide care guidance for instruments and scopes.

You will serve as a clinical resource for physicians, nurses, and technologists, ensuring efficient room readiness and optimal workflows.

Qualificações

• Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• Experience: At least 2 years in Endoscopy/ Sterile Processing/ Surgical Tech roles.
• Certification (preferred): CRCST / CSPDT or CER.

Responsabilidades

• Provide on-site support for surgical procedures, including equipment setup, troubleshooting, calibration, and checks.
• Serve as a clinical resource for physicians, nurses, and technologists on instrument use and workflows.
• Assist OR and Endoscopy teams with room readiness, case flow, and equipment availability to minimize delays.
• Act as liaison between OR and SPD to ensure instrument reprocessing workflows.
• Coordinate instrument inventories, tray accuracy, and case-cart readiness.
• Identify issues with missing instruments or damaged equipment and escalate bottlenecks.

Conhecimentos

Endoscopy equipment

Room readiness

Team collaboration

Formação académica

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CRCST / CSPDT or CER (preferred)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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 elevate 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 or CER

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Job requires sitting/standing for prolonged periods, frequentlybending/stooping/travelingand 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

The pay range for this role is $19.88 - $30.81 USD Hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings
• Long-term and Short-term Disability
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and Education Support

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.