SPD Educator - Full Time Day Shift

CoxHealth; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Retirement plan with employer match

20+ hrs/week

Job summary

CoxHealth South in Springfield, Missouri seeks an SPD Educator to coordinate all education for Sterile Processing. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate training for staff and ensure professional development and credentials.

Responsibilities include coordinating research, education, in-service and evaluating new products and equipment, with strong communication and organization required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s or graduate of surgical technology preferred.
• Minimum 6 months sterile processing experience.
• Required CRCST or CBSPD certification; CST/CIS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all education for Sterile Processing staff.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate education and training for staff.
• Ensure staff professional development and credentials; coordinate research, education, in-service and evaluation on new products and equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Healthstream

AV equipment

Organized

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or Surgical Technology training

Tools

Sterile processing software

Surgical Technology

Job description

Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807. Department: 1648 Educational Services. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours: 0630-1500 Work 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).

• Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

Job Description: The SPD Educator coordinates all education for Sterile Processing. The role includes assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating education and training of the Sterile Processing staff. They will also be accountable for ensuring staff professional development and credentials as well as coordinating the research, education, in-service and evaluation on new products and equipment.

Education

• Required: High school or equivalent Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in related field OR Graduate of school of Surgical Technology

Experience

• Required: 6 months of Sterile Processing experience

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, verbal, non-verbal and written, including public speaking
• Computer skills in Microsoft office suite
• Healthstream computer application
• Use of audio/video equipment, laptops
• Organized, self-motivated with an attention to

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required: CRCST or CBSPD
• Preferred: CST and/or CIS

OUR MISSION To improve the health of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION To be the best for those who need us.

OUR VALUES Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

CoxHealth is the region’s employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients.

We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day.

Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.