CoxHealth

Sterile Processing Manager

3535 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65807

Full-time

First seen by offpeak October 7, 2026

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Facility:

Meyer Orthopedic Surgical Center: 3535 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department:

1330 Sterile Processing Meyer

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

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:

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

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