Alexander Garcia Jr

Work History

Senior Vice President Operations - Integration

Nacogdoches Memorial Health

Nacogdoches, TX

10.2021 - 05.2023

Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
Led restructuring and turnaround through development of new leadership team.
Cultivated positive relationships with employees
Presented monthly and quarterly reports on company performance.
Drove strategic operational and procedural improvements resulting in 42% increase in surgical volume
Drove corporate revenue by creating strategies that fit perfectly with our owners vision and mission.
Headed teams in managing implementation and training on strategic initiatives for entire company.
Established performance goals for department and provided methods for reaching milestones.
Maintained consistent growth in revenue, contribution margin, operating profit and EBITDA.

Chief Executive Officer

SCA Surgery Centers

Ontario, CA

03.2021 - 10.2021

Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures and practices.
Educated employees on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance of standards.
Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote Center wide quality and safety initiatives .

Vice President Perioperative Business Operations

Watsonville Community Hospital

Watsonville, CA

12.2019 - 02.2021

Created and implemented organizational procedures
Consulted with healthcare professionals on business decisions
Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility
Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations
Capitalized on opportunities to make significant cost savings to areas of supplies, services and capital requirements when optimizing resource management for group purchasing organization (GPO) service line directors
Drove key performance indicators and continuous improvements throughout logistics and supplier operations
Negotiated with suppliers and vendors about contracts, policies and deadlines
Balanced demand and supply while aligning volume and mix to achieve production objectives

Surgical Technology Instructor

Glendale Career College

Glendale, CA

08.2019 - 01.2020

Implemented new educational techniques to ensure student comprehension while reducing learning time
Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student
Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group
Distributed course syllabus and communicated course standards and learning objectives to students
Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges
Provided educational lectures and facilitated discussions on daily basis

Director of Surgical Service Lines

Southern California Health System

Culver City, CA

02.2016 - 07.2019

Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurosurgery and plastic surgery procedures
Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons preferences or instruction
Established performance goals for each department and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones
Ensured that all areas of building were in working order and kept clean
Administered job knowledge assessments and competency testing for certification-level training
Certified that equipment and supplies were properly maintained for quality patient care and safety
Supervised and managed the daily activities of clinical team consisting of 95 physicians, nurses and support staff
Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records
Interpreted and communicated new or revised policies to staff
Worked with department heads, staff, and faculty to develop engaging curriculum and advance instruction for all nursing programs
Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts
Developed and achieved financial and growth goals
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
Achieved high staff morale and retention through effective communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitating proactive work environment

Principal Distributor

Elite Spine Inc

City Of Los Angeles, CA

01.2011 - 01.2016

Represent and distribute innovative spinal implants
Growth of new sales
Training of new representatives
Create and maintain Surgeon and hospital relationships
Work closely with OR staff
Provide clinical support to OR staff and to Surgeon
Create team building and supportive environment
Responded to customer requests via telephone and email
Implemented consultative sales techniques to generate revenues and exceed sales targets
Built strong, professional relationships through identification of client needs, which increased overall sales and opportunities

Spine Representative/ Clinical Specialist

Pioneer Surgical, Western United States

Austin, Texas

08.2007 - 11.2012

Assist in training of new company representatives for Lateral and Deformity procedures
Provide clinical support to teams across Western United States
Attend national and international meetings to represent Pioneer Surgical
Organize and coordinate cadaver labs for surgeon and new product development
Analyze and set sales goals for new distributors in Western United States
Collaborate with upper management to set goals for new distributors in Western United States

Lead Surgical Technologist

Century City Doctors Hospital

Century City, CA

03.2006 - 08.2007

Performed and documented beginning and intraoperative sponge, instrument, and needle count
Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons preferences or instruction
Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures
Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure
Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens
Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment
Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds
Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures
Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment
Ensured HIPAA compliance
Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services
Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons
Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment
Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurosurgery and plastic surgery procedures
Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies
Assisted in more than 1000 Spine surgeries

Surgical Technician II

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Los Angeles, CA

12.2002 - 04.2006

Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures
Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count
Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens
Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures
Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction
Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing
Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency

Summary

Overview

Work History

Senior Vice President Operations - Integration

Chief Executive Officer

Vice President Perioperative Business Operations

Surgical Technology Instructor

Director of Surgical Service Lines

Principal Distributor

Spine Representative/ Clinical Specialist

Lead Surgical Technologist

Surgical Technician II

Education

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration

Lean Green Belt Six Sigma - Healthcare

Diploma - Surgical Technology

Skills

Certification

Timeline

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