Sterile Processing Technician I at CoxHealth

Springfield, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sterilization, Decontamination, Instrument preparation, Communication skills, Computer literacy, Organization, Attention to detail, Self-motivation, Safety standards compliance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Facility: Meyer Orthopedic Surgical Center: 3535 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1330 Sterile Processing Meyer Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM 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). 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 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: ▪ Required: Graduate from School of Surgical Technology OR Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)” 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: ▪ Preferred: CRCST or CBSPD (Required if no Surgical Technology Degree) Looking for Physician Opportunities? Please follow this link. Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? At CoxHealth, we don’t just provide medical services; we've created an atmosphere where innovation, collaboration, values, and excellence come together to transform lives. 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. 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. Join our Talent Network and our recruitment team will get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. 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.

Responsibilities

The technician is responsible for cleaning, assembling, and sterilizing surgical instruments while adhering to department policies and safety standards. This role involves hands-on training in decontamination, instrument preparation, and sterile storage to ensure patient safety.