VA
Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) - Assistant Chief
Veterans Health AdministrationSan Diego, CA · full time · Management
$94,381 – $122,703
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This is a supervisory role overseeing sterile processing operations at a VA medical facility, managing staff, quality control, compliance with infection prevention standards, and equipment inventory. It suits someone with substantial experience in medical sterilization who is ready to step into middle management.
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What they ask for
Required
- Six months of sterile processing experience or one year post-secondary education with health-care coursework
- U.S. citizenship or equivalent VA hiring eligibility
- English language proficiency in speaking and writing
- One year of specialized supervisory experience at GS-8 level or equivalent
- Ability to supervise groups of medical supply technicians
- Knowledge of infection prevention standards (JC, AAMI, AORN, IAHCSMM)
Nice to have
- Five or more years in Sterile Processing Service
- Availability to work any day and any 8-hour shift