Central Sterile Technician Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of central sterile technician. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for consultation to administration, nursing, and medical staff regarding operational, training, application and technological advancements of infection prevention and sterilization equipment.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Prefer training in medical assisting, CNA, or Surgical Technician
• Prefer previous experience in surgical environment
• Knowledge of specific health care products, patient care equipment, surgical instruments, medical terminology and basic use
• Completion of formal central service technician or surgical technologist education program
• Central Sterile Technician certification / licensure
• Successful completion of CSS certification
• CRCST or CBSPD certification
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) preferred

I am excited to be applying for the position of central sterile technician. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for service areas with daily list of instruments taken out of service, including the reason why and an estimated return to service date; resolves discrepancy issues, rotates supplies with expiration dates; maintains records appropriate to monitor sterilization processes; monitors and maintains daily biological tests and results.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Knowledge of the functions of decontamination and sterilization equipment preferred
• Willingness to take direction from multiple sources
• Able to be flexible with regard to task priorities and time schedules
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification or CBSPD certification
• Knowledge of Sterile techniques, instrument identification, and Surgical procedures & equipment
• Decontaminates, cleans, processes, and sterilizes supplies and equipment
• Follows infection control practices (biological, mechanical, and chemical indicators)
• Maintains a positive attitude that reflects the mission and values of FRMC Department of Surgical Services

I am excited to be applying for the position of central sterile technician. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for training to new employees relating to the efficient, safe, and effective availability and readiness of equipment, instruments and supplies.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Certification as a Sterile Processing Technician Preferred
• Medical terminology and familiarity with surgical instrumentation
• Formal Training as a Surgical or Central Supply Technician
• Completion of Sterile Processing Course /training
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician CRCST or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician CBSPD preferred
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) issued by the Certifying Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution
• Decontaminates instruments, checks for proper function, assembles trays against instrument tray cards, wraps trays according to policy, and transports them for steam or Hydrogen Peroxide sterilization
• Tests sterilizers daily using chemical and biological indicators according to policy and manufacturer’s recommendations and documents results

I would like to submit my application for the central sterile technician opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for decontamination, assembly and resterilization of instruments and supplies.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Provide excellent patient care by providing a quality sterilized product to patients and surgeons
• Sterilization and surgical instrumentation experience - preferred
• Graduate from a Central Sterile Processing Course
• CRCST - Certified Registered Central Service Technician - through IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service material Management)
• Certified Sterile Processing Technician - through CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution) Preferred
• Graduate from a Central Sterile Processing Course (preferred)
• Previous experience 1-2 yrs preferred
• Sterilization and instrumentation experience preferred

I would like to submit my application for the central sterile technician opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for oversight regarding all sterilization/decontamination/ reprocessing issues and standards.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Monitors steam sterilizers, Sterrad and their associated recording charts
• Maintains sterilization integrator log book for sterilizers
• Cleans and decontaminates instrument, pans and carts
• Consistently collaborates with other members of the nursing team in order to maintain equipment and supplies for surgical procedures
• Ensures instruments are properly processed according to policy
• Demonstrates proper technique in decontaminating, cleaning, and preparing instruments for sterilization
• Assembles properly packages supplies/instruments for sterilization
• Knowledgeable regarding handling and care of instruments, tray preparation, and special procedure items