Infection Control Practitioner Cover Letter

Please consider me for the infection control practitioner opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for input into the purchase of equipment and supplies used for cleaning, sterilization, disinfection and decontamination purposes.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Formal training and clinical education experience preferred
• Able to teach subject matter to others, or train others through explanation, demonstration, and supervised practice or make recommendations on the basis of technical disciplines
• Work collaboratively with other departments and physicians
• Requires understanding of basic epidemiologic methods and statistics
• Knowledge in hospital epidemiology principles, infectious diseases, and sterilization, sanitation, and disinfection practices preferred
• CIC certification in possession
• Infection Control certification preferred
• Working knowledge of microbiology, epidemiology, infectious diseases, aseptic techniques, current practice, CDC guidelines and definitions of nosocomial infections, JCAHO standards and governmental regulations

I am excited to be applying for the position of infection control practitioner. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for administrative leadership for the Infection Prevention and Epidemiology Clinical Care Program (CCP), supporting the physician leader.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Requires some weekend shift rotations
• This role requires strong interpersonal skills to facilitate daily interactions with patients, families/visitors, nurses, physicians, ancillary staff, and personnel from outside organizations
• Knowledge of preparing and interpreting basic statistical data is recommended
• Prior experience as an Infection Control Practitioner/ Infection Preventionist preferred
• Member of the Association of Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, with Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred
• Working knowledge of microbiology, epidemiology, infectious diseases, aseptic techniques and current practices
• A graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
• Possess some training and education in surveillance, preventions, and control of hospital infections

I would like to submit my application for the infection control practitioner opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for supervision and coordination of all activities for surveillance and control of health-care associated infections in patients, visitors, and staff.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Direct, initiate and/or mentor quality improvement efforts
• Identify and implement best practices for prevention of musculoskeletal infections
• Supervise or participate in outbreak investigations
• Perform surveillance for healthcare-associated infections with an emphasis on surgical site infections and reportable diseases
• Conduct audits and environmental rounds
• Provide education to patients, staff and others on infection prevention and control or infectious diseases
• Execute clinical research and problem solving in infection prevention
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)/experience equivalent

In response to your job posting for infection control practitioner, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for input into the purchase of equipment and supplies used for sterilization, disinfection and decontamination purposes as requested.

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:

• Registered Nurse State of Illinois or Certification in American Society of Clinical Pathology for respective backgrounds
• Knowledge of epidemiological principles and statistical methods relevant to Infection Control
• Basic knowledge in cause and control of diseases
• Management and communication skills for the development, implementation, and coordination of an effective Infection Control program
• Proficiency with NHSN database preferred
• RN and current Maryland License preferred
• Graduate of an accredited school or college of nursing
• Current BLS Certification and CPI training prior or upon hire and maintain certifications throughout employment

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the infection control practitioner position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for guidance and oversight in the Health System’s practices for sterilization, sanitation and disinfection.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Currently licensed to practice professional nursing in the State of New Jersey, or ASCP Certification in Microbiology or Medical Technology
• Knowledgeable in aseptic technique, principles of Infection Control and Communicable Disease Control
• Knowledgeable in clinical aspects of microbiology and interpretation of laboratory results
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist
• Current or past RN license and registration
• Current or past Medical Technologist (ASCP) certification
• Training in infection control and/or epidemiology
• Registered Nurse with Infection Control background