Delray Medical Center — a 536-bed, state-designated Level I Trauma Center in Delray Beach, Florida — is hiring a full-time Certified Sterile Processing Technician for the evening shift. This is a hands-on, high-accountability role at the center of a busy surgical program serving southern Palm Beach County, with direct impact on patient safety across a campus that includes advanced cardiac, vascular, orthopedic, neuroscience, and trauma services. The facility's scale, acuity, and 40-year community presence make this a strong long-term career platform for a detail-oriented SPD professional.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities, including support for certification attainment within the first year
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Full-time, evening-shift position in the Sterile Processing Department of a 536-bed acute care hospital
- Supports surgical case preparation across a high-volume OR serving trauma, cardiac, vascular, orthopedic, neuroscience, and bariatric (weight-loss surgery) service lines
- Responsibilities span the full SPD workflow: decontamination, cleaning, sterilization, instrument and supply pack preparation, linen processing, and case cart assembly
- Works in close coordination with all clinical departments, requiring professional cross-departmental communication and the ability to perform under pressure
- Campus spans 30 acres and employs over 1,700 staff and 700 physicians — a large, well-resourced environment with established SPD infrastructure
- State-designated Level I Trauma Center with regional referral volume from across southern Palm Beach County
- Home to Pinecrest Rehabilitation and Outpatient Hospital — the only state-designated brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation program in Palm Beach County
- Fair Oaks Pavilion on campus: 53-bed adult psychiatry unit, adding breadth to the facility's service scope
- Part of the Palm Beach Health Network, providing institutional stability and system-level resources
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of a sterile processing course or surgical technician program required
- Certified Central Service Technician (CCST) or Certified Surgical Technician (CST) credential preferred; candidates not yet certified at hire must obtain certification within the first year of employment
- Prior experience in central sterilization operations preferred (minimum one year); entry-level candidates with appropriate training will be considered
- Demonstrated ability to follow strict procedural protocols, maintain accuracy under pressure, and interact professionally across all hospital departments
About the Community
Delray Beach sits along Florida's southeastern Atlantic coast in Palm Beach County — a region known for its year-round warm climate, white-sand beaches, vibrant downtown dining and arts scene, and strong quality of life. The area offers a relatively affordable cost of living compared to Miami to the south, with easy access to Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, excellent public and private schools, and abundant outdoor recreation including boating, golf, and nature preserves. For clinicians and allied health professionals seeking a sun-belt lifestyle with genuine community roots, Delray Beach consistently ranks among Florida's most livable mid-size cities.