Sterile Processing Lead Technician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Federal retirement benefits

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Lead Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) to maintain SOP knowledge and supervise sterile processing activities for the medical center.

The role emphasizes instructing staff, ensuring adherence to sterility and VA guidelines, and coordinating workload in a demanding environment. Requirements include US citizenship, English proficiency, and at least six months of relevant experience or equivalent education.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience relevant to sterile processing work.
• English language proficiency documented.
• MSTs must be proficient in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Provide sterilization, preparation, supply items and Reusable Medical Device decontamination and distribution support.
• Distribute and prioritize workload among staff according to workflow.
• Assigns work to staff based on training needs.
• Ensure SOPs and SPS mandates are followed during workflow.

Skills

Instruct staff on procedures

Communication

Interpersonal relations

Sterility principles

Prioritization and scheduling

Education

High school + health courses

One year health-care related coursework

Equivalent experience/education

Grandfathering provisions awareness

Tools

HSPA CBSPD certifications

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Lead Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) to maintain SOP knowledge and supervise sterile processing activities for the medical center.

The role emphasizes instructing staff, ensuring adherence to sterility and VA guidelines, and coordinating workload in a demanding environment. Requirements include US citizenship, English proficiency, and at least six months of relevant experience or equivalent education.