The Role

At UVA Health, Sterile Processing Technicians are trusted experts in infection prevention and surgical readiness, working in close partnership with the Operating Room, Perioperative Services, and clinical teams to ensure the highest standards ofsurgery preparation.Your work directly supports safe surgeriesandinfection preventionwhich contributes directly to successful patient outcomes.

This role is ideal for professionals who take pride in accuracy, consistency, and being an essential part of complex surgical care.

As aSterile Processing Technician at UVA Health, you will:

• Perform decontamination, cleaning, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable surgical instruments and equipment

• Prepare and assemble surgical trays following established tray listings

• Operate andmonitorsterilization equipment and document all parameters to ensure compliance and safety

• Maintainaccuratetracking of instruments and trays usingbarcodesystems

• Support Operating Room readiness by pulling cases, restocking supplies, and expediting instrumentation

• Maintain a clean, organized, regulated, andcompliant work environment

Why Join UVA Health?

• Level I Trauma Center supporting a broad range of complex and specialty surgical services

• State-of-the-artoperating rooms with advanced instrumentation and robotic-assisted surgery

• Opportunities across inpatient, specialty, and outpatient OR environments

• Structured growth and staffing plans that support long-term stability

• Magnet-recognized academic medical center known for excellence in patient care, research, and education

• Professional Growth

• Entry-level friendly environment with structured training and onboarding

• Opportunities for advancement within Sterile Processing and Perioperative Services

• Exposure to high-acuity, specialty surgical services

• Supportive leadership focused on quality, safety, and career longevity

Why Charlottesville?

Charlottesville offers the perfect blend of career opportunity and lifestylenestled near the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park, with vibrant dining, wineries, arts, and a walkable downtown.Itsa place where your career and quality of life can thrive.

If you haveadditionalQuestions,reach out toMilencia Pankey, UVA HealthRecruiter, atmsp3n@virginia.edu