Liang Jia
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Board-certified Master of Surgical Assistant offering more than 21 years of expertise in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, da Vinci Robotic Surgical System and Orthopedic Surgery. Accomplished in building strong relationships with surgeons and other team members. Eager to bring talent and leadership to growing surgical team.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Master of Surgical Assistant
Sentara Leigh Hospital
03.2004 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to patients throughout their surgical experience, easing anxiety and ensuring comfort.
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, demonstrating adaptability and knowledge across multiple disciplines.
- Open and close surgical sites, dissect and remove tissue, implant devices during surgery.
- Reduced post-operative complications through thorough wound care and dressing application.
- Assisted surgeons with critical decision-making processes during challenging cases.
- Assisted in training surgical residents, medical students and surgical assistants students sharing knowledge and expertise to enhance team performance.
- Collaborated closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses for seamless coordination during operations.
- Improved surgical precision, assisting with latest minimally invasive techniques for faster patient recovery.
- Continually updated professional skills, staying abreast of the latest surgical techniques and technologies.
- Involves the coordination and administration of surgical assistants team.
Education
Master of Science - Master of Surgical Assisting
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk, VA05-2004
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Pennsylvania State University
Erie, PA08-2001
Skills
- Open and close surgical sites
- Dissect and remove tissue
- Implant devices during surgery
- Minimally invasive surgery
- da Vinci Robotic Surgical System
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Gynecologic Surgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
Certification
- Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) - National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants.
- Licensed Surgical Assistant - Virginia Board of Medicine.
- American College of Surgeons.
- da Vinci Robotic Surgical System - Intuitive Surgical, 2013.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Master of Surgical Assistant
Sentara Leigh Hospital
03.2004 - Current
Master of Science - Master of Surgical Assisting
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Pennsylvania State University
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