Myriam Alegria

Brooklyn

Summary

Offering foundation in sterile techniques and surgical instrumentation. Brings understanding of patient care and ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Ready to use and develop skills in sterilization and equipment handling. Readiness to learn in a high-paced surgical environment. Have worked in a Level 2 hospital (Lincoln) for 1 year and a half. Have developed skills in GENERAL, ENT, GYN, PLASTICS, ROBOTICS and ORTHOPEDICS. Willing to learn more skills and adapt new efficient skills.

Overview

year of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Surgical Technologist

Lincoln NYCHHC

04.2024 - Current

Maintained high infection control standards.
Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases such as general surgery, ENT, GYN, Orthopedics, and cataract extraction cases.
Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.

Education

Associate of Science - Surgical Technologist

Mandl College of The Allied Health

New York, NY

08-2022

Skills

Aseptic techniques
Critical thinking
Sterile technique proficiency
Setting up and operating equipment

Basic life support
Passing surgical tools
Surgical gowning
Workplace safety

Accomplishments

Trained four new surgical technologists.
Built strong relationships with surgeons and learned set up preferences to streamline surgeries.
Completed an externship program in Metropolitan Hospital in 2022.