Operating Room Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the operating room position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for first or second assisting for specified surgical procedures as needed and assigned for patients of all ages.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Current ACLS certification for full time OR Nurses
• Knowledge of O.R
• High School Diplomna
• Process improvement and quality measures for the OR
• Staff schedules, evaluations, time & attendance
• OR and Central Sterile policies and procedures
• Scheduling OR procedures
• All surgical preauthorizations

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for assistance to a surgeon during a surgical procedure, functions under the direct supervision of the surgeon with: positioning, prepping, draping, instrumentation, and if qualified, in knot tying, retraction, hemostats, closure of layers.

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

• Previous healthcare experience related to surgical and anesthesia service line preferred
• Knowledge of OR workflow, procedures, medical terminology, instrumentation
• CNA, Instrument tech, Surgery tech or equivalent educ/experience
• Previous experience in a Surgical Services setting is preferred
• Requires prolonged periods of walking and standing
• Heavy lifting is involved
• Completion of a nationally accredited education program for Surgical Technicians
• Completion of an AMA (American Medical Association) approved school of Radiologic technologist training program

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for patient care activities as assigned and per routine, according to standards of care, shift routines, and policies and procedures.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Working in circulating and scrub roles during surgeries
• Day-to-day functions of Central Sterile
• Monitoring and maintaining adequate level of all surgical instruments and supplies
• High school diploma or GED or currently in a program to have a GED within 6 months of hire date
• Completion of an OR Technician training program
• Providing assistance as first scrub at the surgical table for select procedures
• Create and maintain sterile field
• Prepare operating rooms

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the operating room position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for direct patient care, as directed by the Registered Nurse (RN), in a safe and timely manner.

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:

• Monitors breaks in technique and function, including scrub/gown technique, clean sterile field and set up sterile field
• Inspects sterile items for contamination before opening, maintains sterility while scrubbed, maintains sterility of instruments and supplies
• Performance and documentation of accurate instrument, sponge and needle counts, following established policies and procedures
• Strong dexterity and stamina to work on long cases as needed
• Prioritize quickly a number of different tasks and activates
• Work and engage with a team to help promote strong team work
• Strong communication skills in a fast pace work environment
• Critical thinking skills to help assist the RNs and Surgeons

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

Previously, I was responsible for wound closure utilizing appropriate suture techniques, materials, and devices as directed by the surgeon.

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

• BLS w/in 3 mos
• Cleaning of surgical suites, including the Anesthesia work area and any equipment (including but not limited to x-ray gowns, IV poles, Anesthesia workstations, carts, OR equipment, ) in the room, in between surgical cases and at the end of the day
• Assisting the OR team with room set up to include, but not limited to, retrieving equipment (per the preference card) needed for an OR case from storage and bringing to the OR suite, bringing case carts to room (helping OR team set up for next case), placing equipment and supplies in the appropriate places in the OR suites, removing any unwanted equipment from the OR suite and delivering to the appropriate storage room
• Patient transportation to and from the patient floors, ED, pre-op holding
• Transportation of specimens to the lab and retrieving medications from the Pharmacy
• Maintains & performs weekly tests on the Dornoch system and assists in inservicing new staff on how to use the system
• General housekeeping duties and any other duties as requested by the charge nurse, OR Supervisor and/or Director of IntraOperative Services
• Prior experience in a related role and setting, preferred