Job Details
SPD Educator
2026-02-27 CoxHealth Springfield,MO
Description:
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 certification AND CIS and CHL certifications within 9 months of hire
Facility:
CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department:
1648 Educational Services
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Hours:
Varied, 0730-1600
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 by Newsweek.
- Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
- Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
- Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
- Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
- Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
- 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 certification AND CIS and CHL certifications within 9 months of hire