Sterilization Technician Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for guidance and leadership in establishment of systems to support safe and effective reprocessing of Zimmer Biomet reusable devices and instruments.

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

• Knowledge of electrical and radiation principles with respect to irradiation of medical devices
• Review in process irradiation data parameters for compliance to set validated irradiation ranges, identify anomalies and contact supervision as needed
• Organizes documentation (operation reports, specifications, schematics, and procedures)
• Promotes and proactively participates in safety and continuous improvement activities within work area
• Install, repair, start-up/commissioning, operate, and troubleshoot critical utilities and systems related to sterilization equipment and support systems including steam boilers, hot water, chiller, and nitrogen system
• Manages outside contractors during specialized projects and during routine services regarding sterilization equipment and support systems
• Comply with all local, state, federal, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures including RCRA Hazardous Waste regulations
• Sterilization for Medical Device (EO, Gamma, E-Beam)

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

Previously, I was responsible for best practices to sterilization / quality staff related to sterilization systems, corporate policy, and regulatory requirement;.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Prior experience in instrument processing preferred in an ASC
• Assembles medical equipment per manufacturer’s specifications
• Performs cleaning on returned equipment
• Cleaning, maintenance and tracking of other equipment as assigned
• Maintains oxygen tank log
• Participates in tradition or e-learning opportunities
• Maintains a level of equipment knowledge
• Utilized proper safety protocols

Please consider me for the sterilization technician opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for functional support to the Sterilization Department and project teams for the writing of protocols, data gathering, and data analysis associated with the Plant Sterilization Processing.

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:

• Catheter manufacturing experience and coating experience is highly desirable
• Familiarity with and knowledge of sterilization systems including theory and principle
• Experience with PLC-based controls and good understanding of how controls work
• Experience repairing temperature and pressure controls, electro-mechanical control systems, electronics, steam specialties, pneumatic and plumbing on sterilization equipment
• Experience reviewing in-process irradiation data parameters for compliance to set validated irradiation ranges, identify anomalies and contact supervision as needed
• Experience organizing documentation (operation reports, specifications, schematics, and procedures)
• Experience promoting and proactively participating in safety and continuous improvement activities within work area
• Experience installing, repairing, start-up/commissioning, operating, and troubleshooting critical utilities and systems related to sterilization equipment and support systems including steam boilers, hot water, chiller, and nitrogen system

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the sterilization technician position.

Previously, I was responsible for technical guidance to internal and external customers on issues pertaining to microbiology, clean room technology, instrument reprocessing, and industrial sterilization.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Managing outside contractors during specialized projects and during routine services regarding sterilization equipment and support systems
• Complying with all local, state, federal, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures including RCRA Hazardous Waste regulations
• High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma or participating in a Cook sponsored program to obtain a High School Diploma or Equivalency Diploma
• Knowledge of Cook Mainframe preferred
• Experience with GMP documentation
• Personal flexibility related to schedule and duties are key to success in this role
• Willingness to work with hazardous materials
• National certification in Sterile Processing preferred

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the sterilization technician position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for sterilization support as subject matter expert in ethylene oxide and gamma sterilization for product adoptions, design changes, and new product development.

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:

• National certification in Sterile Processing (IAHCSMM or CBSPD) or Surgical Technologist Certification
• Develops a project hopper for PSPI and PDCA
• Advanced knowledge of asepsis and standard precautions principles and practice
• Advanced knowledge of proper techniques of decontamination, preparation/packaging, sterilization, storage, and dispensing of surgical instrumentation
• Knowledge and practice of environmental safety and body mechanics
• Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with various departments and personnel
• Frequent walking and bending
• Knowledge of proper concentration/potential hazards of chemicals used for cleaning