--- title: Operating Room Liaison Sterile Processing description: University of Virginia is hiring for the Operating Room Liaison Sterile Processing role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/operating-room-liaison-sterile-processing-at-university-of-virginia-01a1252f-f9bf-78e7-b444-095f21ee055f date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join University of Virginia as Operating Room Liaison Sterile Processing in Charlottesville, VA. Pays $19.88–$30.81 per hour. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/kmpo5s.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | University of Virginia | | **Location** | Charlottesville, VA | | **Salary** | $19.88/hr - $30.81/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 09, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** University of Virginia sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 293 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** University of Virginia uses E-Verify. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $47,000 – $77,000 a year (median $58,000). ## Description **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 or 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 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](https://jobs.virginia.edu/why-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](https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/va/university-of-virginia-medical-center-6344000) 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](https://jobs.virginia.edu/uva-childrens) is named by [2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report](https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/va/university-of-virginia-childrens-hospital-PA6344000) 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. 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