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Lead Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted today
On-siteLittle Rock, AR$56K – $73KApply by May 26, 2026Medical Supply Aide And TechnicianESTJESTPISFPISTPTrades
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The Lead Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) is responsible for the decontamination & processing of all Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) at the John L. McClellan Memorial VA Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. The lead works in support of the Sterile Processing Service (SPS) management team, distributing & prioritizing workload among employees in accordance with established workflow and/or job specializations.
What You'll Do
- →Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Lead Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) demonstrates a working knowledge of the processes and procedures for cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, and preparing Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) and remains current on the Standard Operating Procedures that govern the processes.
- →Duties may include but are not limited to: Provides sterilization, preparation, supply items and reusable medical equipment decontamination and distribution support for the medical center.
- →Distributes and prioritizes the workload among employees.
- →Revises work assignments to meet anticipated and unanticipated changes in the workload.
- →Assigns work to staff based on experience and training needs.
- →Monitors and reports on the status of work.
- →Ensures SOPs and SPS mandates are followed during the performance of workflow.
- →Reviews work in progress or spot checks work not requiring review to ensure completed work meets supervisors' instructions on such things as work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines.
- →Assesses the quality and quantity of work by reviewing the cleaning, reprocessing, and distribution of technical medical equipment, material and instrumentation.
- →Provides information to management officials concerning performance issues, assignment changes and task completion.
- →Instructs employees on work-related activities, policies, procedures and goals.
- →Assures work is done by approved SOP following manufacturer and VA guidelines.
- →Work Schedule: Determined by the service - needs to support 24-hour operations.
- →Weekend and holiday on call is required for all Sterile Processing staff members.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 2f914825-d9fd-4196-bc95-d51fd7388b01
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