Instrument Specialist

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking an Instrument Specialist to manage instrument inventory, maintenance, and reordering. You will coordinate receiving, restocking, and tracking repairs across Cox South SPD, MORH SPD, and CSC SPD, while communicating any operational issues to leadership.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least 2 years of SPD experience, with proficiency in instrument tracking software and strong interpersonal, organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Requires 2 years of SPD experience.
• Proven experience in Sterile Processing.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation used in surgical cases.
• Ability to use instrument tracking software effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage instrument inventory and maintenance.
• Restock and reorder instruments as needed.
• Receive, track, and coordinate instrument repairs for Cox South SPD, MORH SPD and CSC SPD.
• Keep management informed of instrument circumstances affecting operations.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Instrumentation

Instrument tracking software

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Instrument tracking software

Job description

Facility:CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1064 Sterile Processing SouthScheduled Weekly Hours:40Hours:6:00am-2:30pmWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).BenefitsMedical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealthJob Description:The Instrument Specialist will be responsible for managing instrument inventory, ensuring proper maintenance, and reordering as needed. This role will include receiving, restocking, and tracking instrument repair and replacements for Cox South SPD, MORH SPD, and CSC SPD. The instrument Specialist keeps management informed of any instrument circumstances that may impact department operations.Education:• Required: High School diploma or equivalentExperience:• Required: 2 years of SPD experienceSkills:• Proven experience in Sterile Processing• Strong knowledge base of instrumentation used in surgical cases• Knowledge and ability to use instrument tracking software effectively• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate with staff, outside departments, and leadership teams while maintaining the hospital’s mission, vision, and values.Licensure/Certification/Registration:• Required: CRCST or CBSPDCIS being obtained within 6 months of hire