Maura Gallagher
Senior Surgical Technologist | Perioperative Scrub Specialist
Barna Glen Surgical Centre
Dear Hiring Team,
I am writing to express my interest in the Surgical Tech position at Barna Glen Surgical Centre. With an extensive background supporting acute and elective operative suites in Galway, I offer a steady commitment to rigorous aseptic standards, disciplined instrument tracking, and attentive perioperative care across multidisciplinary surgical teams.
In my current capacity as Senior Surgical Technologist at Corrib Vale Regional Hospital, I coordinate instrument preparation and case carts across six active theatres for both emergency and scheduled sessions. My intraoperative focus spans complex laparoscopic, general, and orthopaedic procedures, where anticipating surgical needs and upholding strict sterility remain paramount. Through systematic auditing of theatre turnover routines and counts, I have maintained discrepancy rates below 0.1% across high-volume schedules, ensuring uncompromising patient safety and operational fluency.
My earlier work at Claddagh Surgical Clinic and targeted theatre improvement initiatives further reinforce my readiness for your operative lists. During the Theatre Instrument Streamlining Project, I standardised surgical instrument sets across three day-surgery suites, successfully reducing pre-incision preparation delays by 14 minutes per list. Together with my Diploma in Higher Education in Operating Department Practice and Certificate in Decontamination and Sterile Processing, this background enables me to integrate seamlessly into your surgical team and uphold meticulous clinical practice.
I welcome the opportunity to discuss how my theatre background and procedural discipline align with the requirements of Barna Glen Surgical Centre. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Yours sincerely,
Maura Gallagher