Sterile Processing Supervisor — Medical Supply Lead

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) oversees SPS staff within the Phoenix VA Health Care System. This first-level supervisor ensures efficient decontamination, sterilization, and distribution of sterile instruments in a high-demand setting.

Leadership responsibilities include directing tasks, coaching staff, managing workflow, and ensuring compliance with VA standards and SOPs to support veteran care.

Responsibilities

• Monitor quality assurance in cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, reprocessing and distribution of surgical instruments.
• Supervise Medical Supply Technicians and coordinate staff activities within SPS.
• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and manufacturer instructions; maintain readiness of reusable medical equipment (RME).
• Develop and administer training plans; provide coaching and performance evaluations.

Job description

The Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) oversees SPS staff within the Phoenix VA Health Care System. This first-level supervisor ensures efficient decontamination, sterilization, and distribution of sterile instruments in a high-demand setting.

Leadership responsibilities include directing tasks, coaching staff, managing workflow, and ensuring compliance with VA standards and SOPs to support veteran care.