Surgical Assistant Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the surgical assistant opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for academic assistance and tutoring to students on an individual or group basis on a Surgical Technology and/or Sterile Processing.

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

• Successful completion of the national certification examination given by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Completion of a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
• Graduate of an accredited program in Surgery Technology or Licensed Practical Nursing
• Efficiently communicates with SJHS-HC physicians, nursing staff, patients, their families and other employees both in person and by telephone
• Setting up the lab for workshops with the necessary lab equipment
• Assisting during workshops, both in the lab and throughout the CES
• Passing & holding surgical instruments during training
• Proper repacking and storage of specimens

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the surgical assistant position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for adjunct care by administering enemas, douches, non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, sitz and therapeutic baths; and applying restraints.

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:

• Uses links in network to send information
• Uses every available opportunity to maintain contact with customers
• Translates theory into practical application
• Demonstrates willingness to work with exposure to body fluids, radiation and waste anesthesia games
• Works under stressful conditions and in difficult situations
• Certification as Surgical Assistant
• Knowledge of emergency procedures and demonstrated proficiency
• Certificate from an Accredited Surgical Assistant Program

I would like to submit my application for the surgical assistant opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for coordination and logistic support in properly ordering, transporting, setting up and reassembling surgical instrument sets inside sterile processing departments at hospitals and surgery centers.

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:

• Cleaning of the lab facility, equipment, and instrumentation
• Ensure correct storage and care of lab specimens
• Prepare all necessary cleaning solutions used in the surgical lab
• Ensure equipment and lab space is maintained in good working order
• Ensure proper disposal of bio-hazard materials
• Ensure proper decontamination of surgical equipment and instrumentation
• Maintain inventory by keeping preparatory room stocked with essential supplies
• Following and enforcing all proper policies and procedures that are relative to the CES including but not limited to overseeing & maintaining of department records and files

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the surgical assistant position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for adjunct care by administering enemas, douches, non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, sits and therapeutic baths; applying restraints.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Handles instruments in a manner which prolongs "life" of instrument.Assists circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environment
• Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistant
• Assists in keeping physician preference cards accurate/updates Retains all specimens to be sent to pathology, confirming source/name of specimen with surgeon
• Attends in-services, conferences, and meetings as require
• Surgical Assistant certified
• Work in a high stress situations
• Certificate from an Accredited SA Program
• Maryland S.A

In response to your job posting for surgical assistant, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for adjunct care by administering enemas, douches, non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, sitz and therapeutic baths; applying restraints.

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:

• Maryland Surgical Assistant Certification
• BA/BS or equivalent and of 3+ yrs experience
• CNA certification in the state of Montana within 6 months
• Prior experience or education in a health related field or public service preferred
• NCCPA Board Certified or Board Eligible Physician Assistant
• Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)
• Previous Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery experience
• Graduate of and accredited school physician assistant program Successful completion of an approved Physician Assistant Program