Lead Sterile Processing Technician - Elevate Patient Care

Veterans Health Administration; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration (Miami VA Healthcare System) is seeking a dynamic Lead MST to oversee the Sterile Processing Service. Ideal candidates will lead complex instrument preparation for high-precision surgeries and ensure compliance with SOPs for decontamination, prep, and packing across the OR suite.

The role requires at least 6 months of relevant experience or one year of related coursework, plus strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Reading and interpreting written procedures to instruct staff on correct protocols.
• Strong oral and written communication to ensure staff compliance with directives.
• Solid interpersonal skills for teamwork with employees, team leaders, and managers.
• Knowledge of sterility principles to guide decontamination procedures.
• Ability to lead, prioritize, and schedule work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead MST operations and supervise staff in sterile processing.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and quality standards for decontamination, prep, and packing of instruments.
• Coordinate with surgical teams and maintain safety and quality in the sterile processing workflow.

Skills

Reading procedures

Written & oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Sterility principles

Staff leadership

Education

Health care related coursework

Tools

CensiTrac

DaVinci

Job description

Veterans Health Administration (Miami VA Healthcare System) is seeking a dynamic Lead MST to oversee the Sterile Processing Service. Ideal candidates will lead complex instrument preparation for high-precision surgeries and ensure compliance with SOPs for decontamination, prep, and packing across the OR suite.

The role requires at least 6 months of relevant experience or one year of related coursework, plus strong English communication skills.