Technician I - WEO

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employer retirement match

Job summary

CoxHealth in Springfield, Missouri, is seeking a Sterile Processing professional to support the sterile processing department and ensure instrument sets are prepared accurately for surgical procedures.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, organization, strong communication, and computer skills. Education options include Surgical Technology or CRCST/CBSPD certification; no prior experience is required, with benefits including medical, vision, dental, and retirement with employer match.

Qualifications

• Graduate from School of Surgical Technology or CRCST/CBSPD certification.
• No prior experience required.
• Preferred CRCST or CBSPD if no Surgical Technology degree.

Responsibilities

• Has a detailed working knowledge of department functions and is responsible for completing work assignments in the sterile process department.

Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Computer skills

Organize instrument sets

Written proficiency review

Detail-oriented

Education

Graduate from School of Surgical Technology

CRCST

CBSPD

Job description

Facility:CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1064 Sterile Processing SouthScheduled Weekly Hours:36Hours:6 AM - 6:30 PMWork 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:Has a detailed working knowledge of department functions and is responsible for completing work assignments in the sterile process department.Education: Required: Graduate from School of Surgical Technology OR Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)Experience: No prior experience requiredSkills: Excellent Communication Skills Working knowledge of computers Ability to organize instrument sets Able to pass a written proficiency review. Organized and self-motivated with an attention to detail.Licensure/Certification/Registration: Preferred: CRCST or CBSPD (Required if no Surgical Technology Degree)