Senior Sterile Processing Supervisor & Quality Lead

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs invites applications for a Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) in Texas. The role leads daily SPS operations, directs staff, and ensures compliance with quality standards and survey readiness.

Responsibilities include coordinating RMD documentation, managing training and competency, and maintaining safety and accurate inventory across the Sterile Processing Service. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience demonstrating the ability to perform the work or to understand the work.
• One year above high school with health care related courses (sterile processing, nursing assistant, OR tech, etc).
• English language proficiency required per VA policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for day-to-day SPS operations under the Chief, Sterile Processing Service.
• Exercise supervisory authority for workload distribution, time-and-attendance, and leave approval.
• Assign, monitor, and review work for completeness, accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide mentoring and feedback.
• Serve as the Chief’s designee and backup for SPS operations during absences.
• Collaborate to ensure survey readiness and adherence to accreditation requirements.
• Act as Quality Technician: develop, monitor, report quality metrics, and conduct audits.
• Maintain RMD inventory, review IFUs, and ensure SOPs reflect current validated instructions.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Quality management

Training and competency

Documentation and audits

Education

Health care coursework (one year+ high school)

Six months related experience

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs invites applications for a Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) in Texas. The role leads daily SPS operations, directs staff, and ensures compliance with quality standards and survey readiness.

Responsibilities include coordinating RMD documentation, managing training and competency, and maintaining safety and accurate inventory across the Sterile Processing Service. Occasional travel may be required.