Training Technician

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth South in Springfield, MO is seeking an entry-level Training Technician to learn cleaning, assembling and sterilizing surgical instruments under supervision. No prior experience is required, and you will receive hands-on training in decontamination, instrument preparation and sterile storage.

This role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork and patient safety while following department policies and safety standards.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Reliable, detail-oriented and able to work in a team.
• Able to pass a written proficiency review.

Responsibilities

• Learn cleaning, assembling and sterilizing surgical instruments under supervision.
• Hands-on training in decontamination, instrument preparation and sterile storage.
• Follow department policies and safety standards with focus on accuracy and patient safety.
• Collaborate with teammates to ensure efficient sterile processing workflow.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer knowledge

Instrument sets

Written proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Information

• Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
• Department: 1064 Sterile Processing South
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Hours: 2:00pm-10:30
• Work Shift: Evening Shift (United States of America)

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)

Company Information

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 Healthcares 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 Innovations Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

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.

Mission

To improve the health of the communities we serve.

Vision

To be the best for those who need us.

Values

Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.