Michael Rech
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Adept Surgical Assistant with a proven track record at Sentara Leigh Hospital, showcasing exceptional critical thinking and teamwork. Excelled in maintaining high infection control standards and efficiently setting up operating rooms, demonstrating both hard and soft skills. Achieved significant enhancements in surgical team efficiency through expert knowledge and operation of surgical instruments.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Assistant
Sentara Leigh Hospital
03.1987 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to patients throughout their surgical experience, easing anxiety and ensuring comfort.
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, demonstrating adaptability and knowledge across multiple disciplines.
Surgical Technologist
Oswego Hospital
05.1983 - 05.1985
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical 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.
Education
Certification - Surgical Assistant
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk, VA05.1987
Associates Degree - Surgical Technology
Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, NY05.1985
Associates Degree - Math/Science
Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, NY05.1983
Skills
- Critical thinking abilities
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Setting up and operating equipment
Timeline
Surgical Assistant
Sentara Leigh Hospital
03.1987 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Oswego Hospital
05.1983 - 05.1985
Certification - Surgical Assistant
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Associates Degree - Surgical Technology
Onondaga Community College
Associates Degree - Math/Science
Onondaga Community College
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