Lead Sterile Processing Technician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Town of Tomah (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (Tomah VA Medical Center) seeks a Lead Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) to lead staff in the Sterile Processing Service.

The role focuses on workload distribution, adherence to SOPs, and guidance to technicians in cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of critical medical equipment. The position requires knowledge of sterility principles, strong leadership, and the ability to manage priorities and schedules within a busy VA facility in

Qualifications

• Citizenship: U.S. citizenship required; non-citizens may be appointed only per VA policy.
• English language proficiency: proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Experience: Six months of related work experience.
• Education: One year above high school with health care related courses; transcripts required.
• Experience/education combination: equivalent mix may qualify.
• Grandfathering provision may apply for current VA employees in this occupation.

Responsibilities

• Distributes and prioritizes workload among SPS staff.
• Monitors and reports on workload status; ensures SOPs are followed.
• Instructs staff on work-related activities, policies, and goals.
• Reviews cleaning, reprocessing, and distribution of medical equipment and instrumentation.
• Assists management with performance issues and task assignments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Instructing staff

Team collaboration

Education

Healthcare related courses

Tools

Sterile processing equipment

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (Tomah VA Medical Center) seeks a Lead Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) to lead staff in the Sterile Processing Service.

The role focuses on workload distribution, adherence to SOPs, and guidance to technicians in cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of critical medical equipment. The position requires knowledge of sterility principles, strong leadership, and the ability to manage priorities and schedules within a busy VA facility in