Certified Sterile Processing Tech

Tenet Healthcare; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Delray Medical Center seeks a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to join the Sterile Processing team on the night shift. The role involves processing supplies and equipment, cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, and preparing packs for surgery cases with strict adherence to procedures.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or equivalent plus a sterile processing program; experience in central sterilization is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School diploma or equivalent plus completion of a sterile processing course or surgical technician program
• Preferred: at least one year experience in central sterilization operations
• Certification: Certified Central Service Technician or Certified Surgical Technician preferred; must obtain within first year if not certified

Responsibilities

• Process incoming supplies and equipment.
• Perform cleaning, decontamination and sterilizing duties, prepare packs of supplies, prepare supplies for all surgery cases, linens, and instruments in Sterile Processing as directed.
• Interact professionally with all departments and work under pressure.

Skills

Sterile processing

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High School diploma or equivalent plus sterile processing course

Job description

Overview

Delray Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Delray Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Job Shift: Nights

Job Type: Full Time

The Certified Sterile Processing Tech is responsible for processing incoming supplies and equipment. Performs cleaning, decontamination and sterilizing duties, prepares packs of supplies, prepares supplies for all surgery cases, linens, and instruments in Sterile Processing as directed. Must be extremely conscientious with regard to procedures and capable of working under pressure and interacting professionally with all departments.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for processing incoming supplies and equipment.
• Performs cleaning, decontamination and sterilizing duties, prepares packs of supplies, prepares supplies for all surgery cases, linens, and instruments in Sterile Processing as directed.
• Must be extremely conscientious with regard to procedures and capable of working under pressure and interacting professionally with all departments.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• Minimum: High School diploma or equivalent and completion of a sterile processing course or surgical technician program

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum: None
• Preferred: At least one year previous experience in central sterilization operations.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE/REGISTRATION:

• Certified Central Service Technician certification or Certified Surgical Technician preferred.
• If not certified at time of hire into position, certification must be obtained within first year of employment

Organization Description

Delray Medical Center, part of the Palm Beach Health Network, is a 536-bed acute care hospital spanning 30 acres, employing over 1,700 employees, 700 physicians and serving southern Palm Beach County for over 40 years. As both a community hospital and state-designated Level I Trauma Center, Delray Medical Center offers several specialized services including advanced cardiac and vascular facilities, orthopedics, neurosciences, emergency care and weight-loss surgery. Pinecrest Rehabilitation and Outpatient Hospital at Delray Medical Center is the only state designated brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation program in the county by the State of Florida. Delray Medical Center is also home to Fair Oaks Pavilion, a 53-bed adult psychiatry unit. Come join one of our many teams!

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