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Nick Hersch

Fenton,Missouri

Summary

Biomedical Equipment Technician II with extensive experience in managing hospital equipment needs, sourcing high-quality supplies, and optimizing processes to ensure operational efficiency and patient safety.

  • Certified and proficient in maintaining critical equipment including ventilators, Anesthesia machines, and electrosurgical instruments.
  • Strategic problem solver skilled in cost analysis, sourcing hard-to-find supplies, and process development under high-pressure conditions.
  • Effective communicator with a proven ability to build trust, lead cross-functional teams, and implement solutions that meet clinical and operational priorities.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Biomedical Technician II

BJC
09.2022 - Current
  • Manage the hospital's medical equipment needs, including preventative maintenance, repairs, and cost analysis to align with departmental priorities.
  • Ensure high standards of equipment performance to maintain patient safety and trust.
  • Trained and certified in ventilators, anesthesia machines, and other critical medical equipment such as electrosurgical instruments, cardiology stress equipment, and integration systems.

Operations Coordinator

Bjc Heathcare
04.2018 - 09.2022
  • Sourced and managed life-saving PPE under high-pressure conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic, enabling the hospital to support other healthcare facilities.
  • Developed and implemented a process for tracking and cataloging human tissue, reducing waste due to expiration, ensuring compliance with joint commission standards, and achieving cost savings by transitioning select products to consignment.
  • Secured critical surgical supplies on short notice to prevent procedure cancellations and ensured operating room readiness.

General Manager

Crazy Bowls and Wraps
03.2017 - 04.2018
  • Managed 20-25 employees in a fast-paced environment, ensuring exceptional customer service and food quality.
  • Analyzed P&L statements to maximize profits and reduce waste.
  • Installed a new inventory management system and trained staff on its utilization.

General Manager

Qdoba Mexican Grill
09.2010 - 03.2017
  • Managed full restaurant staff while budgeting food and labor costs.
  • Strategically adjusted menu price points to enhance profitability.
  • Cataloged and analyzed food waste to identify areas for improvement.

Education

Certificate in Web Development - Web Development

St Louis Community College
St Louis
05-2017

Skills

  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Biomedical research
  • Equipment validation
  • Quality control analysis
  • Supply ordering
  • Inventory oversight
  • Forecasting
  • Vendor engagement
  • Customer relationship management

Timeline

Biomedical Technician II

BJC
09.2022 - Current

Operations Coordinator

Bjc Heathcare
04.2018 - 09.2022

General Manager

Crazy Bowls and Wraps
03.2017 - 04.2018

General Manager

Qdoba Mexican Grill
09.2010 - 03.2017

Certificate in Web Development - Web Development

St Louis Community College
Nick Hersch