Sterile Processing Chief: Lead SPS Operations & Strategy

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Indianapolis seeks a Chief of Sterile Processing Service to lead Decontamination, Sterile Preparation, and device reprocessing.

This supervisory role manages inventory, staff, and SPS operations in a complex healthcare environment. Applicants must have 3-6 years of sterile processing experience with leadership, hold sterile processing certification, and meet VA qualification standards.

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required.
• Six months of experience or one year of education with healthcare courses; transcripts required.
• Applicable grandfathering provisions for current VA MSTs may apply.
• Must meet VA qualification standards for MSTs at the GS-10 level.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and manage all SPS areas including Decontamination, Sterile Preparation, Non-Biological Implantable Devices, reprocessing, and inventory control.
• Supervise staff; assign and evaluate work; approve leave and identify training needs.
• Lead interdisciplinary groups to facilitate daily SPS operations and daily functions.
• Analyze and interpret fiscal data to forecast resources and equipment needs.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Strategic planning

Supervisory leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Fiscal analysis

Education

One year above high school with healthcare courses

Healthcare courses (6 semester hours)

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Indianapolis seeks a Chief of Sterile Processing Service to lead Decontamination, Sterile Preparation, and device reprocessing.

This supervisory role manages inventory, staff, and SPS operations in a complex healthcare environment. Applicants must have 3-6 years of sterile processing experience with leadership, hold sterile processing certification, and meet VA qualification standards.