St. Mary's Medical Center, a 420-bed Level I Trauma Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, is recruiting a Certified Sterile Processing Technician for a full-time, day-shift position. This is a high-acuity, high-volume environment supporting one of the most comprehensive surgical and trauma programs between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando — including a state-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center, a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, and a Level III NICU. As a certified technician, you will play a direct role in patient safety and will contribute to staff education and quality assurance across the department.
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
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Full-time, day-shift schedule at a 420-bed acute care hospital serving Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast for more than 80 years
- Supports surgical and procedural instrument reprocessing across a Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, Level III NICU, and dedicated children's hospital
- Responsibilities span the full sterile processing cycle: manual cleaning and decontamination, mechanical washer and sonic unit operation, autoclave efficiency testing, and compliant recordkeeping
- Participates in instrument recall processes as needed
- Certified technicians take an active role in educating and training new hires on quality assurance, performance improvement, and departmental compliance
- Palm Beach Children's Hospital at St. Mary's is the only dedicated children's hospital between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando, with 196 pediatricians across 36 pediatric subspecialties — generating significant and diverse instrument reprocessing volume
- 24/7 dedicated pediatric emergency and trauma care adds consistent, high-acuity surgical support demand
- Collaborative, team-oriented department committed to patient safety and regulatory compliance
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum 6 months of experience as a Central Sterile / Sterile Processing Department technician or in a directly relevant role
- Active CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution) or IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management) certification required
- Certification must be current and maintained throughout employment
About the Community
West Palm Beach sits on Florida's Atlantic coast in Palm Beach County — a region known for year-round sunshine, waterfront living, and a vibrant arts and dining scene along Clematis Street and the Northwood Village district. The area offers excellent public and private schools, easy access to the beaches of Palm Beach Island, and proximity to major metro amenities in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, both within 60–90 minutes. Cost of living is competitive relative to South Florida's coastal markets, and the absence of a state income tax adds meaningful take-home value for working professionals.