Technician I - WEO

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CoxHealth South in Springfield, MO, is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support the department’s instrument preparation and decontamination workflow. The role contributes to patient safety by ensuring sterility and readiness of surgical instruments in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The ideal candidate will have a surgical technology degree or CRCST/CBSPD certification, strong communication, computer skills, organization, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from School of Surgical Technology or hold CRCST/CBSPD certification.
• No prior experience required for role.
• Strong computer literacy and attention to detail essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform sterile processing tasks and complete assignments in the department.
• Maintain and organize instrument sets and pass written proficiency reviews.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and infection control standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Instrument organization

Written proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

CRCST certification

CBSPD certification

Surgical Technology degree

Job description

Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1064 Sterile Processing South Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Hours: 6 AM - 6:30 PM 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.

Honors

• 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

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 required

Skills

• 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)

Mission

To improve the health of the communities we serve.

Vision

To be the best for those who need us.

Values

Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

Join our Talent Network and our recruitment team will get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. 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.

CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. 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.