Mark German
Antelope,CA
Summary
Highly adaptable healthcare professional with experience in surgical support and hospital staff coordination across two clinical settings. Skilled in patient and OR preparation, assisting in surgical procedures, and handling specimens, as well as managing staffing logistics, scheduling, and interdepartmental communication. Recognized for professionalism, multitasking, and strong performance under pressure.
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, retracting, and maintaining patient positioning within scope of practice.
- Handled surgical specimens accurately, labeling and transporting them to the laboratory in accordance with facility protocols.
- Ensured efficient room turnover by cleaning, restocking, and preparing the operating room for the next procedure.
- 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
Allied Health
Sierra College
12-2025
Phlebotomy Licence -
Contra Costa Medical
01.2018
Skills
- Patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Medical terminology
- Strong coordination
- Professionalism
- Organizational skills
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
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
Allied Health
Sierra College
Phlebotomy Licence -
Contra Costa Medical