About the role

Facility:

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department:

1648 Educational Services

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Hours:

Varied

Work Shift:

Day 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

Some hours may vary for early morning or evening to catch evening/night shift.

Job Description:

The SPD Educator coordinates all education for Sterile Processing. The role includes assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating education and training of the Sterile Processing staff. They will also be accountable for ensuring staff professional development and credentials as well as coordinating the research, education, in-service and evaluation on new products and equipment.

Education:
▪ Required: High school or equivalent Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in related field OR Graduate of school of Surgical Technology
Experience:
▪ Required: 6 months of Sterile Processing experience
Skills:
▪ Excellent communication skills, verbal, non-verbal and written, including public speaking
▪ Computer skills in Microsoft office suite
▪ Healthstream computer application
▪ Use of audio/video equipment, laptops
▪ Organized, self-motivated with an attention to
Licensure/Certification/Registration:

▪ Required: CRCST or CBSPD
▪ Preferred: CST and/or CIS

Aplyr's read

CoxHealth is a comprehensive healthcare system in Missouri, attracting professionals dedicated to diverse medical services and community-focused care.
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What's promising

•CoxHealth offers a wide range of medical services, providing varied career opportunities.
•As a not-for-profit, CoxHealth reinvests in community health initiatives.
•The organization supports professional growth with roles across nursing, administration, and specialized care.

What to watch

•Limited public information about employee satisfaction and work-life balance.
•Potential for high-stress environments due to the nature of healthcare work.
•Geographical limitation to Missouri may restrict broader career mobility.

Why CoxHealth

•CoxHealth's not-for-profit status emphasizes community health over profit.
•The system includes a variety of facilities, from hospitals to urgent care centers.
•CoxHealth's focus on specialty care attracts professionals seeking niche expertise.

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About CoxHealth

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CoxHealth is a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Springfield, Missouri, providing a range of medical services including hospitals, outpatient clinics, and specialty care.