Technician Training (N)

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Employer Retirement Match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking an entry-level Training Technician to learn cleaning, assembling, and sterilizing surgical instruments under supervision at the CoxHealth South facility in Springfield, MO. The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and patient safety in a fast-paced hospital setting.

No prior experience is required; reliable, detail-oriented candidates who are eager to learn will fit well in this department and its sterile processing team.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Ability to organize instrument sets.
• Able to pass a written proficiency review.
• Organized and self-motivated with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Learn to clean, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments under supervision.
• Hands-on training in decontamination, instrument preparation, and sterile storage.
• Work with accuracy, teamwork and patient safety.

Skills

Excellent communication

Working knowledge of computers

Organize instrument sets

Pass written proficiency review

Detail-oriented

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: 10pm-6:30am

Work 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).

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

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

OUR MISSION

To improve the health of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION

To be the best for those who need us.

OUR VALUES

Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non‑clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you! 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. 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.