Lead Sterile Processing Technician

Veterans Health Administration; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Boston seeks a Lead Medical Supply Technician to support the Sterile Processing Service. The role supervises staff, prioritizes and distributes workload, and ensures proper sterilization methods and compliance with SOPs across decontamination, preparation, and sterile supply areas.

The incumbent will lead, train, and evaluate staff performance, coordinate with SPS management, and maintain accurate records of workflow and instrument processing in a busy hospital

Qualifications

• Six months of experience or one year of health care related coursework.
• U.S. citizenship and English proficiency required.
• Foreign education must be evaluated if completed outside the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Sterile Processing Service team and distribute workload.
• Monitor progress and ensure adherence to SOPs and SPS mandates.
• Review work quality and quantity; communicate performance issues to management.
• Instruct staff on correct procedures and decontamination protocols.

Skills

Instruct staff

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Sterility principles

Leadership & prioritization

Education

Health care related coursework

Job description

Veterans Health Administration in Boston seeks a Lead Medical Supply Technician to support the Sterile Processing Service. The role supervises staff, prioritizes and distributes workload, and ensures proper sterilization methods and compliance with SOPs across decontamination, preparation, and sterile supply areas.

The incumbent will lead, train, and evaluate staff performance, coordinate with SPS management, and maintain accurate records of workflow and instrument processing in a busy hospital