Lead Sterile Processing Technician (SPS)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Federal pension and benefits

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Lead Medical Supply Technician for the Sterile Processing Service. The role supports decontamination, sterilization, and distribution of reusable medical devices in a hospital setting.

The incumbent will lead a team, ensure compliance with SPS mandates, and maintain workflow efficiency. Requires healthcare coursework or related experience and U.S. citizenship, with standard VA benefits included.

Qualifications

• United States Citizenship required; non-citizens only where allowed by VA policy
• English language proficiency required in written and spoken form
• Experience or education: minimum six months in related work
• One year of healthcare coursework above high school or equivalent required

Responsibilities

• Assign tasks to staff and train new employees in decontamination and SPS procedures
• Monitor work to ensure SOPs and SPS mandates are followed
• Review work for quality and timeliness against supervisor instructions
• Document cleaning, reprocessing, and distribution of reusable medical equipment
• Lead scheduling and priority setting to manage workflow and priorities

Skills

Sterile processing

SOP compliance

Team leadership

Decontamination

Workflow coordination

Education

Health care related coursework

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Lead Medical Supply Technician for the Sterile Processing Service. The role supports decontamination, sterilization, and distribution of reusable medical devices in a hospital setting.

The incumbent will lead a team, ensure compliance with SPS mandates, and maintain workflow efficiency. Requires healthcare coursework or related experience and U.S. citizenship, with standard VA benefits included.