Edwin Garcia

Emergency Department Operations Manager at Clara Maass Medical Center

Belleville, New Jersey, United States

About

Experience

  • Clara Maass Medical Center (28 yrs 7 mos)
    • Emergency Department Operations Manager
      Jul 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 1 mo

    • Operations Department Manager
      May 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 3 mos

      Oversee procurement, inventory, and supply chain operations for Emergency and Observation Departments. Monitor MRP and inventory systems to align with financial and strategic goals. Manage vendor relationships and execute supply orders to ensure departmental readiness. Lead inventory audits and maintain compliance with hospital and regulatory standards. Collaborate with clinical staff to support patient care through timely delivery of materials and equipment. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support packaging and procurement for new product rollouts. Assist in long-term supply chain planning, including co-packer selection and onboarding. Deliver technical support and report on patient conditions to supervisors as needed.

    • Emergency Room Technician
      Jan 1998 - May 2016 · 18 yrs 5 mos

      Provided direct clinical support, including CPR, airway management, EKGs, specimen collection, and vital sign monitoring. Assisted with patient transport, orthopedic positioning, splinting, and mobility training. Supported physicians and nurses in psychiatric and mental health observations. Maintained clean and fully stocked carts, rooms, and medical equipment. Documented patient observations and assisted with medical record updates. Phlebotomy certified; experienced in IV insertion, Foley catheters, and nasogastric tubes. Participated in emergency drills, team meetings, and equipment maintenance. Maintained compliance with hazardous materials protocols. B.E.S.T Behavioral Emergency Safety Team Instructor.

  • Ed coordinator at Clara Maass Medical Center (inc)
    Nov 1997 - Present · 28 yrs 9 mos

  • Office Manager at FERRO & CUCCIA
    Jan 1992 - May 1996 · 4 yrs 5 mos

    Provided administrative and legal support including calendar management, hearings, and case prep. Scheduled appointments, coordinated travel, and facilitated meetings and conferences. Triaged issues for urgency and communicated updates to attorneys and clients. Managed legal documentation and ensured timely follow-up of pending cases. Ensured that all necessary information is shared between clients and attorneys on various files. Overseen and coordinated acquisition and maintenance of legal research and reference material for office, including hard copy and electronic materials.

  • Security Supervisor at Clara Maass Medical Center
    Jan 1986 - May 1996 · 10 yrs 5 mos

    Oversaw security operations, shift staff, and incident response for patient and staff safety. Handled incident reporting, investigations, and corrective action plans. Monitored facility via surveillance systems and managed emergency interventions. Responded to behavioral and medical emergencies; supported psychiatric rounds.