SPD Educator

Facility

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

1648 Educational Services

40

Varied, 07:30-16:00

Day Shift (United States of America)

Cox Health is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across Southwest Missouri and Northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, five ERs, and over 80 clinics. Cox Health 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 :
  Benefits | Cox Health

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

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.

• Required:
  
  High school or equivalent
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree in related field OR Graduate of school of Surgical Technology

• Required:
  
  6 months of Sterile Processing experience

• 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 detail

• Required:
  
  CRCST or CBSPD certification AND CIS and CHL certifications within 9 months of hire