<p>Delray Medical Center, a 536-bed Level I Trauma Center in Delray Beach, Florida, is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician for a per diem, rotating-shift position within its Sterile Processing department. This is a high-acuity acute care environment supporting a full surgical service line at one of southern Palm Beach County's most established regional hospitals — a facility that has served the community for over 40 years and employs more than 700 physicians across multiple specialty programs.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Per diem employment with rotating shift scheduling</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (eligibility based on employment status)</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts; healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>536-bed acute care hospital spanning a 30-acre campus serving southern Palm Beach County</li> <li>State-designated Level I Trauma Center with a full-service emergency department</li> <li>Advanced cardiac and vascular facilities, orthopedics, neurosciences, and weight-loss surgery service lines — all generating active surgical instrument processing volume</li> <li>Pinecrest Rehabilitation and Outpatient Hospital on campus — the only state-designated brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation program in Palm Beach County</li> <li>Fair Oaks Pavilion: 53-bed adult psychiatry unit on site</li> <li>Sterile Processing team supports all surgical case preparation including instrument decontamination, sterilization, pack preparation, linen processing, and case cart assembly</li> <li>Collaborative, multi-department environment with over 1,700 employees and 700 physicians on staff</li> <li>Part of the Palm Beach Health Network, providing institutional resources and professional development infrastructure</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of a sterile processing course or surgical technician program required</li> <li>Certified Central Service Technician (CCST) or Certified Surgical Technician (CST) credential preferred; if not certified at time of hire, certification must be obtained within the first year of employment</li> <li>Minimum of one year of experience in central sterilization operations preferred; entry-level candidates with appropriate training will be considered</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, follow strict procedural protocols, and interact professionally across all hospital departments</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Delray Beach sits along Florida's southeastern Atlantic coast in Palm Beach County — a region known for its year-round warm climate, vibrant downtown, award-winning beaches, and a strong arts and dining scene. The area offers an exceptional quality of life with access to top-rated schools, diverse neighborhoods, and outdoor recreation ranging from water sports to nature preserves, all within easy reach of both Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale. Cost of living is competitive relative to South Florida's coastal markets, and the absence of a state income tax adds meaningful financial upside for relocating candidates.</p>