Training Technician

CoxHealth; Town of Springfield (WI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Job summary

CoxHealth South in Springfield, MO seeks an entry-level Training Technician to learn cleaning, assembling and sterilizing surgical instruments under supervision. This role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork and patient safety with no prior experience required.

You will gain hands-on training in decontamination, instrument preparation and sterile storage, working the evening shift, 40 hours per week, with comprehensive benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental and Retirement with Employer Match.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• This entry‑level role trains in decontamination, instrument preparation and sterile storage under supervision.
• Strong reliability and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Learn to clean, assemble and sterilize surgical instruments.
• Follow department policies and safety standards.
• Collaborate with team to ensure patient safety and efficiency.

Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Computer Skills

Instrument organization

Written proficiency

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:

2:00pm-10:30

Work Shift:

Evening 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