Technician Training
Location: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, 65807
Department: Sterile Processing South
About the role
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.
Schedule
- 40 hours per week
- 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- Day shift
Responsibilities
- Learn to clean, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments under supervision
- Follow department policies and safety standards
- Participate in hands-on training in decontamination, instrument preparation, and sterile storage
- Maintain accuracy, teamwork, and patient safety
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent (preferred)
- No prior experience required
- Excellent communication skills
- Working knowledge of computers
- Ability to organize instrument sets
- Able to pass a written proficiency review
- Organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Retirement plan with employer match (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
For a comprehensive list of benefits, visit Benefits | CoxHealth.
About CoxHealth
CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, five emergency rooms, 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)