Mark German
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Surgery Assistant experienced in assisting anesthesia teams and running operating rooms, including patient preparation, intraoperative support, post-operative care, and expertise in setting up, testing, and troubleshooting of anesthesia machines. Skilled in maintaining sterile environments and handling surgical instruments, with a strong ability to perform under high-pressure surgical settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgery Assistant I
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
Grass Valley, California
04.2025 - Current
- Worked alongside OR nurses to organize equipment, set up sterile fields, and prepare operating rooms according to case requirements.
- Assisted with intraoperative tasks such as handing instruments and maintaining patient positioning within scope of practice.
- Handled surgical specimens accurately, labeling and transporting them to the laboratory in accordance with facility protocols.
- Operated, maintained, and troubleshot anesthesia equipment, assisted anesthesiologists, managed OR setup and turnover, and ensured compliance with safety and infection control standards.
- Performed effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure surgical environment, maintaining focus, communication, and adherence to safety standards.
Nursing Staff Coordinator
Sacramento Behavioral Health Hospital
Sacramento, California
03.2025 - Current
- Coordinated daily schedules and shift assignments for medical and support staff across multiple departments to ensure adequate coverage and continuity of care.
- Managed time-off requests, tracked attendance, and minimized scheduling conflicts to maintain operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with department heads and HR to recruit, onboard, and orient new employees.
- Played a key role in crisis staffing and emergency preparedness planning, ensuring rapid and appropriate response to staffing shortages.
- Utilized scheduling software and hospital systems to monitor and report on staffing metrics, improving long-term resource planning.
Freight Consolidater/Logistics Coordinator
ALTEX Transportation
01.2020 - 12.2024
- Oversee the consolidation of shipments to optimize transportation efficiency
- Reducing transportation costs by over 45%
- Managing a team, coordinating the scheduling and loading of freight, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and maintaining accurate documentation
- Logistics management, team leadership, and problem-solving, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of goods.
Education
High School Diploma - Allied Health
Sierra College
12-2025
Phlebotomy Licence -
Contra Costa Medical
01-2018
Skills
- Patient care
- Medical terminology
- Strong coordination
- Professionalism
- Organizational skills
- Operating room etiquette
- Sterile technique proficiency
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Full Professional
Timeline
Surgery Assistant I
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
04.2025 - Current
Nursing Staff Coordinator
Sacramento Behavioral Health Hospital
03.2025 - Current
Freight Consolidater/Logistics Coordinator
ALTEX Transportation
01.2020 - 12.2024
Phlebotomy Licence -
Contra Costa Medical
High School Diploma - Allied Health
Sierra College
Volunteer Experience
- Two month expedition to Nepal. Distributed essential supplies to 300+ individuals across 10 remote villages., 06/01/23
- Cleaned and fed homeless at a shelter and organized weekly educational sessions for 25+ low income family children twice a week., 01/01/23 - 06/01/23