Central Sterile Tech Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for safe patient care by verifying patient identification and assuring the presence of the necessary instrumentation, supplies, equipment, and implants.

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:

• Prior sterile processing experience preferred
• Minimum of three months experience and/or fully competent in role Central Sterile Service or Sterile Processing
• Six months of healthcare experience or currently enrolled in an acccredited Surgical Technician/Sterile Processing Program is preferred
• Knowledge of items and equipment used by the surgery department
• CRSCT – Certified Registered Central Service Technician - through IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management)
• CST – Certified Surgical Technician - Passed accredited surgical tech course and exam (administered through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting –NBSTSA
• Surgical Technician or previous experience as Sterile Processing Technician preferred
• Knowledge of AAMI Standards, AORN, and AST standards and infection control

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for timely responses to the surgical team for supplies, instruments, lifting and other equipment that may need to be retrieved and returned.

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:

• Current CSPDT (Central Supply Processing Dept Tech) Certification through the National Certification Board for Central Service Technician, CBSPD (Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician), or CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) through the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM)
• Reports to Manager of Central Managers Management
• Directs the work of others
• Recent knowledge of operations, maintenance and documentation of washers, sterilizers and other relevant equipment
• Recent documented experience processing surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies
• High School graduate/GED recipient
• Knowledge of surgical equipment/instruments
• Certification as a central sterile tech strongly preferred

In response to your job posting for central sterile tech, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for transportation of clean and dirty case carts, surgical items, and other items to appropriate locations throughout the hospital.

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

• Central Sterile Technician certification
• Continuing education as assigned
• Knowledge of AAMI standards
• Crash Carts
• Surgery trays
• Emergency trays
• Special Procedure trays
• Nursery and Labor and Delivery trays

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for education to staff regarding the cost of supplies, equipment, impact of work habits on costs and cost reduction strategies.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Cardiac Cath Lab trays
• Knowledge of universal safety precautions and Infection Control standards as defined by OSHA
• Previous experience 1-2 yrs, some supervisor experience preferred
• Previous experience 1-2 yrs, supervisor experience preferred
• Experience as Central Processing Technician or surg tech preferred
• Organized in setting up operating room instrument trays
• CRCST preferred
• Current certification as central service technician (CRCST)

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for documentation for all sterilization equipment as required by standards.

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:

• Knowledge and practice of infectious control techniques and medical terminology
• Successful completion of an accredited school of Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology or 18 months relevant Sterile Processing experience
• NICHSPDP or IAHCSMM Technician Certification*
• Thorough understanding of Case Cart Systems.*
• Knowledge of PC operation in a Windows, Peoplesoft
• Experience as Central Processing Technician or surg tech strongly preferred
• Prior sterilization and surgical instrumentation experience is preferred
• Previous experience in supervising the Central Sterile Supply department is preferred