Operating Room Assistant Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for assistance to clinical staff in the transfer of patients between the operating room table and stretcher/bed as needed.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Strong English language skills to communicate effectively with colleagues, clinical staff and management, facilitate supply ordering and provide information to other units
• Prudently uses hospital resources and places supply orders in a cost-effective manner
• Clinical training in aseptic technique preferred
• High school graduate or GED program certified
• BLS certification within 30 days
• Experience working in housekeeping, central supply or surgery transportation preferred
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and supplies preferred
• Experience in supply management and/or surgical instrument processing preferred

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for nursing care in the Operating Room area in partnership with the child and family that is individualized to meet the child's or family’s unique needs and situation.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Prior housekeeping or Operating Room experience
• Patient care skills and acute care hospital experience
• Prior CNA experience strongly preferred
• Moderate lifting and pushing of equipment, patient carts, lifting of supplies up to 100 pounds
• Extended period of walking and standing
• Exposure to communicable disease and/or body fluids is possible
• Current on the MN CNA Registry
• Experience as an OR Assistant or Anesthesia Tech (preferred)

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for direct and indirect patient care services in the operating room to facilitate patient acquisition, room turnover and supply management.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Certified Registered Central Service Tech preferred
• Demonstrates statistical improvements on unit in areas related to patient, physician and associate satisfaction
• Ensures compliance, provides coaching and monitors staff to ensure they are adhering to CMS and Joint Commission standards to include nursing sensitive and core measures
• Complies with the National Patient Safety Goals
• Adjusts staffing to maintain productivity standards
• Assists in managing Premium Labor/budget goals
• Facilitates Patient Flow on unit
• Manages unit supply, stock, linen issues

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for for continuous updating and evaluation of educational needs within specialty area and in conjunction with the educator, establishes an orientation and education plan for the specialty service and updates clinical practices change.

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:

• Recent experience in a customer service role, preferably in a large, complex healthcare environment
• Graduation from an approved healthcare training/certification program
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Previous OR experience in a leadership role
• Basic knowledge of surgical instrument, medical terminology, and surgical supplies preferred
• Surgical Technology or instrument processing and sterilization experience preferred
• Previous hospital OR experience necessary preferably in Surgery, Environmental Services or Transportation
• Current BLS from the American Heart Association (AHA)

Please consider me for the operating room assistant opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for guidance to workflow process and patient experience in the day to day operations of operating room.

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

• Completion of acceptable formal RNFA program along with 120 preceptorship
• Preferred - Prior experience in the medical field and/or Medical Assistant certification
• Current PA RN / Registered Nurse License
• We offer competitive compensation and outstanding comprehensive benefits including tuition reimbursement, 403B matching savings plan, a pension plan, and a generous paid time off program
• Comprehensive knowledge of aseptic technique and principles involved
• Able to function independently in a high stress critical care area
• Experience as OR Charge Nurse or Board Runner is very strongly preferred
• Preferred - Certification in training as a Surgical Assistant or RNFA Certification