SPD Educator - Sterile Processing Full Time

SPD Educator - Sterile Processing Full Time CoxHealth - 3.6 Springfield, MO Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications CRCST Computer operation Sterile processing Computer literacy Public speaking Research High school diploma or GED Clinical staff training Bachelor's degree Certified Surgical Technologist Productivity software Communication skills Entry level Overseeing training Under 1 year Surgical Technology Educational program management Staff development

Certified Instrument Specialist Full Job Description Facility:

CoxHealth South:

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

Department:

1648

Educational Services Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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