Sterile Processing Tech Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the sterile processing tech position.

In my previous role, 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, and communicates to customers issues concerning sterilization; maintains and updates master instrument file information; maintains records appropriate to monitor sterilization processes; monitors and maintains daily biological tests and results.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Assemble and sterilize instrument trays
• Restock crash carts
• Organize, store and keep record of sterile supplies
• Inventory control of supplies including reordering and checking expiration dates
• Certified Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution (CBSPD) or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing/ Distribution Tech (CSPDT)
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification upon hire
• Directs and coordinates all department activities to assure continuous monitoring of hospital-wide Performance Improvement
• Consistently checks for posted assignments in a timely manner

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for comfort and support for pre-operative patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient’s needs and privacy during the surgical experience.

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

• CRCST or CBSPD or Surg Tech certification is preferred
• High physical and mental demands necessary
• CRCST, CBSPD Central Processing or Surg Tech certification is preferred
• High school diploma preferred, Leadership skills, and Completed Central Sterile Tech course
• Certified Registered Central Supply Technician (CRCST)
• High School graduate or equivalent and certification from International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM), and/or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
• Intl Assn Hlthcare Ctl Svc MM
• Certified by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, inc. or Internal Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management within 18 months of hire or grandfathered in

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

Previously, I was responsible for coordination and monitoring of all sterilization activities and functions performed in Sterile Processing Departments.

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:

• Identifies instruments/supplies by name & use
• Follows rules in applying drapes per policy & procedure
• Handles medications on the operative field per policy & procedure
• Handles specimen on the operative field per policy & procedure
• Performs surgical counts per policy & procedure
• Provides exposure of the operative site as directed by the surgeon
• Assist in the reduction of fractures by stabilizing and keeping the bone in alignment during the application of screws, pins, intramedullary rods, implants and/or while the bone is being drilled
• Assists in wound closure under supervision by ligating and cutting sutures

Please consider me for the sterile processing tech opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership and direction to the staff in Sterile Processing to support and actualize the goals of the department and of the Surgical Services Division including established performance metrics.

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:

• Graduate of an accredited Central Service Technician course
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and sterilization
• Knowledge of approximately 3000 surgical instruments and specialty surgical sets
• Sterile Processing experience or similar work experience such as assembly strongly preferred
• Completion of college training program for SPD or online study program or completion of formal on the job training program
• Knowledge of sterilizers, surgical instrumentation, and medical equipment
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or CBSPD Certification
• Previous Central Processing, Instrument Processing or Surgical Tech experience preferred

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the sterile processing tech position.

Previously, I was responsible for greater clinical reliability, improved functional use of space and resources that apply to instrument care and sterilization.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Previous Sterile Processing Department experience, or completion of SPD coursework
• Able to communicate verbally and in writing in English
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, the risk of electrical shocks, explosives, the risk of radiation, and vibration
• Leadership experienced preferred
• Preferred- Central Sterile Program graduate, Surgical Tech Student, or Sterile processing work experience
• Certification as Sterile processing technician preferred
• Instrument room experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, SPD or CS training desirable