Technician Training

CoxHealth; Town of Springfield (WI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Job summary

CoxHealth is hiring an entry-level Training Technician in the Sterile Processing South department. You will learn to clean, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments under supervision, following safety standards and department policies.

No prior experience required; the role emphasizes reliability, attention to detail, and teamwork in a fast-paced healthcare setting. The position offers a day shift schedule, 40 hours per week, and on-site work at CoxHealth South in Springfield, MO.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Ability to learn instrument cleaning, decontamination, storage procedures.
• Willingness to learn and follow safety standards in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Learn to clean, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments under supervision.
• Assist with decontamination, instrument preparation, and sterile storage.
• Follow department policies and safety standards; work as part of a team.

Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Working knowledge of computers

Organize instrument sets

Pass written proficiency review

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Facility:

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

Department:

1064 Sterile Processing South

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Hours:

6:00 AM - 2:30 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. 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