Processing Archivist Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

The OR Processing Liaison (ORL) serves as a dedicated on-site clinical and operational partner to the Operating Room (OR) and the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) teams. This role bridges clinical practice, device support, and reprocessing workflows to ensure safe, efficient surgical services and optimal asset utilization.

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.

The pay range for this role is $19.88 - $30.81 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

• 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 (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. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment (https://eocr.virginia.edu/notice-non-discrimination-and-equal-opportunity) .