About this role
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:
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:
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Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
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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.
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Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
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Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).
Benefits
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Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
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For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Job Description:
The SPD Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the Sterile Processing Department, ensuring efficient, high-quality, and cost effective services for all areas requiring sterile processing support.Education:
- Required: High School Diploma
- Preferred: Associate's Degree
Experience
- Required: 3 years of SPD experience
- Required: 1 year of leadership experience
Skills
- Proven experience in Sterile Processing operations
- Strong leadership and problem solving skills
- Knowledgeable in regulatory aspects impacting SPD to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and standards.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate with staff, outside departments, and leadership teams while maintaining the hospital’s mission, vision, and values. Licensure/Certification/Registration:
- Required: CRCST or CBSPD with CHL must be obtained within 2 years of hire