Training Tech

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement match

Job summary

CoxHealth South in Springfield, Missouri is seeking a Training Technician — an entry-level role learning to clean, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments under supervision, with emphasis on accuracy, safety, and teamwork.

No prior experience is required; the position offers hands-on training in decontamination, instrument preparation, and sterile storage, with a focus on patient safety, reliability, and a night shift from 10pm to 6:30am.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; reliability and willingness to learn.
• Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Attention to detail and teamwork essential.

Responsibilities

• Learn to clean, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments under supervision.
• Assist with decontamination, instrument prep, and sterile storage.
• Support patient safety and accurate handling of instruments.

Skills

Communication

Computers

Instrument sets

Written proficiency

Education

HS Diploma

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)

Company 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)


• 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