Technician Training

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Job summary

CoxHealth South in Springfield, MO, is seeking a Training Technician. This entry‑level role trains you to clean, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments under supervision while following department policies and safety standards.

No prior experience is required; the program focuses on reliability, attention to detail, and teamwork in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The full‑time, day shift runs 6 AM to 2:30 PM, 40 hours weekly, with education preferred: High School diploma or equivalent

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Preferred: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to learn decontamination, instrument preparation, and sterile storage.

Responsibilities

• Learn to clean, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments under supervision.
• Follow department policies and safety standards.
• Hands-on training in decontamination, instrument prep, and sterile storage.
• Focus on accuracy, teamwork, and patient safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Computers

Instrument sets

Written proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Facility

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department

1064 Sterile Processing South

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Hours

6 AM - 2:30 PM

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Organization

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)
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description

The Training Technician is an entry‑level position responsible for learning how to clean, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments under supervision while following department policies and safety standards. This role includes hands‑on training in decontamination, instrument preparation, and sterile storage, with a focus on accuracy, teamwork, and patient safety. No prior experience is required—successful candidates bring reliability, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn in a fast‑paced healthcare environment.

Education

• Preferred: High School diploma or equivalent

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

• N/A