Ksenia German
New York
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience in anesthesia support services management, recognized for optimizing operations and enhancing service delivery. Proven expertise in leveraging strong communication and organizational skills to facilitate project success and foster collaboration among team members. A track record of effective leadership and resource management ensures exceptional customer satisfaction and elevated team productivity. Committed to continuous improvement and excellence in patient care within fast-paced healthcare environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Anesthesia Support Services Supervisor
New York Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital
05.2021 - Current
- Supervised anesthesia support services team, ensuring efficient workflow and delivery of high-quality service.
- Coordinated training programs for staff, enhancing skill sets and improving service standards.
- Implemented process improvements, streamlining operations and increasing overall efficiency.
- Supervised anesthesia equipment maintenance and inventory management for optimal patient care.
- Developed and maintained operational policies, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
- Collaborated with anesthesiologists to select appropriate tools for diverse surgical procedures.
- Strengthened interdepartmental collaboration through active participation in hospital-wide committees and initiatives related to anesthesia services.
- Developed and implemented inventory management strategies to reduce excess stock and optimize turnover.
Senior Anesthesia Technician
New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center
06.2012 - 05.2021
- Assisted clinicians during induction and extubation specifically during difficult intubations and providing equipment for airway management across 40+ anesthesia provided areas.
- Minimized waste while maximizing resource availability, efficiently balancing inventory levels for essential anesthesia supplies.
- Prepares and assists in invasive monitoring line setup and insertion of arterial lines, central venous catheters, and pulmonary artery catheters.
- Assembles and operates rapid infusion devices, cell saver, EPOC, and Rotem.
- Maintains and organizes the anesthesia environment, equipment and supplies to facilitate operation of the department
- Assisted anesthesiologists in administering anesthesia and monitoring vital signs throughout surgeries.
- Performs preventative maintenance for all equipment and reports equipment malfunctions to Management and to the Biomedical Department.
- Troubleshoots anesthesia delivery systems, scavenging system, gas analyzer, EKG, pulse oximeter, cell saver and rapid infusion devices and maintains all related records.
- Develops and manages staff schedules, trains newly hired technicians.
Administrative Sales Assistant
Residential Home Funding Corp.
01.2009 - 12.2011
- Communicated with borrowers, processors, operations staff, title companies, and realtors in an effort to expedite the mortgage process.
- Coordinated scheduling for executive meetings, optimizing time management and resource allocation.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Addressed IT issues by coordinating with tech support, minimizing downtime and maintaining operational efficiency.
Education
ASATT Certification - Anesthesia Technology
Sanford Brown Institute
Iselin, NJ05.2012
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts
Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn, NY06.2006
Skills
- ASATT Certified
- Airway Management, EKG Interpretation
- PALS, ACLS, BLS Certified
- Proficient in HIPAA and OSHA regulations
- Belmont Rapid Infuser Certified
- Certified in Cell Saver technology
- Effective Multi-Task Abilities
- Workload management
- Customer service
- Technical support expertise
Languages
Russian
Timeline
Anesthesia Support Services Supervisor
New York Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital
05.2021 - Current
Senior Anesthesia Technician
New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center
06.2012 - 05.2021
Administrative Sales Assistant
Residential Home Funding Corp.
01.2009 - 12.2011
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts
Kingsborough Community College
ASATT Certification - Anesthesia Technology
Sanford Brown Institute
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