Technician Training (N)

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth South, 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri 65807, is seeking a Training Technician for the Sterile Processing department. This entry-level role trains in cleaning, assembling, and sterilizing surgical instruments under supervision, emphasizing accuracy, teamwork, and patient safety.

No prior experience required; candidates should be reliable, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent Communication Skills.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Ability to organize instrument sets.
• Able to pass a written proficiency review.

Responsibilities

• Learn to clean, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments under supervision.
• Gain hands-on training in decontamination, instrument preparation and sterile storage.
• Follow department policies and safety standards with accuracy and teamwork.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

Organize instrument sets

Written proficiency test

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Facility:CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1064 Sterile Processing SouthScheduled Weekly Hours:40Hours:10pm-6:30amWork Shift:Night 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: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 equivalentExperience: 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: N/A