Senior Sterile Processing Technician

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Shorewood Hills (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs' William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI, seeks a Lead Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) to oversee decontamination, preparation, and sterile supply operations within the Sterile Processing Service.

The role requires knowledge of cleaning methods (ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical washers), ability to train staff, and strong adherence to safety directives. Applicants with related experience or health-care education qualify.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• English language proficiency in speaking and writing.
• Six months of related experience or one year of postsecondary education in health care courses.
• Grandfathering provision may apply for current VA employees.

Responsibilities

• Receive contaminated equipment and determine cleaning method (ultrasonic, washers, carts).
• Disassemble, inspect, and package for sterilization according to manufacturer instructions.
• Lead staff and supervise workflow, prioritize tasks, and assign work.
• Instruct staff on procedures and ensure compliance with directives.

Skills

Sterile processing knowledge

Staff instruction ability

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

One year of college with health care related courses

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs' William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI, seeks a Lead Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) to oversee decontamination, preparation, and sterile supply operations within the Sterile Processing Service.

The role requires knowledge of cleaning methods (ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical washers), ability to train staff, and strong adherence to safety directives. Applicants with related experience or health-care education qualify.