Corey Young
Healthcare
Parkville,MD
Summary
Dedicated Supply Chain Manager skilled in managing the productivity and overall performance of several team members while meeting business and customer service objectives. Proficient in supplier negotiation and conflict resolution strategies. Strong leadership and organizational talents.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialty Surgical Technologist
Medstar Union Memorial Hospital
02.2020 - Current
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Worked closely with new staff members to provide training on operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Developed training initiatives on new equipment and procedures to promote highest patient care standards.
- Maintained documentation of post-operative instrument reconciliations and protocols for quality care.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
- Inventoried supplies for shoulder, knee and hip replacements.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
- Maintained accurate inventories for shoulder, knee and hip replacement procedures.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care before, during, and after surgery.
- Contributed to successful operations by assembling and organizing surgical equipment with precision.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Received recognition for excellent performance in assisting with emergency surgeries, resulting in positive patient outcomes.
- Performed inventory management duties for the operating room supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels at all times.
- Assisted in the development of updated policies and procedures for the surgical department, resulting in improved safety measures and overall efficiency.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
Surgical Technologist
Yale University New Haven Hospital
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Handled numerous sanitization tasks for surgical sites by cleaning and sterilizing, maintaining supply inventories and organizing items effectively
- Maintained documentation of post-operative instrument reconciliations and protocols for quality care
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using a wide range of tools, including retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigation equipment
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments
Manager, Perioperative Services
Sinai Hospital Of Baltimore, Inc.
07.2013 - 09.2019
- Acted as liaison to physicians and staff regarding special product/equipment needs, acquires and informs related staff of presence and location of items
- Worked in collaboration with Director, Nursing Managers and Business Manager to resolve supply issues. Communicates problems and resolutions to staff
- Maintained a collaborative relationship with materials management and obtains additional supplies and support from this source
- Worked and communicated with staff and vendors to problem solve during product shortages
- Managed supply and specialty item requisitions based on OR scheduling and daily Par Level maintenance for the Main OR and SurgiCenter
- Requested price quotes, creates requisitions, assures order accuracy and complete charge numbers, receives products and stocks shelves
- Assisted in assessing and disposing of surplus or obsolete equipment and supplies. Returned overstock to vendors and materials management as needed
- Managed implant consignment and maintains detailed documentation for billing accuracy. Managed tissue procurement, inventory and detailed documentation for billing accuracy
- Worked with materials management to proactively manage backordered supplies in order to meet departmental guidelines for par levels
- Tracked equipment and supply loans to other facilities
- Led bi-annual inventory process. Reduced on hand supply prior to count being performed and ensures that items are counted correctly
- Researched and documented requested equipment and supplies for Surgical Services departments with emphasis on quality, cost savings and contract compliance
- Assisted with coordination of new product trials and in-services in conjunction with Clinical Leaders, Educators and vendor representatives
- Maintained participation with Surgical Services Leadership meetings and assisted with data collection and analysis for Surgical Services PAM / value analysis committee initiatives
- Led a team of 11 staff members to ensure timely and accurate distribution of supplies to the Surgical Services and Emergency Departments
- Performed periodic and annual reviews assessing each employee's performance and developed improvement plans
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics
Perioperative Business Coordinator
Sinai Hospital Of Baltimore
01.2009 - 07.2013
- Assisted in coordinating the daily administrative activities within the various divisions
- Reconciled invoices of devices against patient charges Coordinates handling of recalled products in conjunction with hospital-wide and departmental policies and procedures
- Assisted with preparation of annual budgets and monitors expenditures within such budget
- Ensured appropriate billing for cases, associated supplies, and equipment by reconciling and validating charges against actual procedure performed
- Maintained cost controls by analyzing cost of supplies, monitoring expenditures to insure proper allocations, reviewing monthly ledgers to identify variances, verifying actual expenses, developing justifications for budget modifications and help with preparing variance reports
- Assessed cost and recommended programs, systems, policies and procedures to achieve service wide cost effectiveness
- Collaborated with management, physicians/other departments in order to meet operational needs and facilitates the implementation of planned departmental changes
- Served as operational resource person to resolve all Perioperative Departments business issues
- Acted as a liaison between various hospital departments and nursing units through participation in interdepartmental and hospital committees
- Developed and maintained collaborative communication between all hospital departments
- Collaborated with management and other team members to participate in performance improvement programs
Specialty Surgical Technician
Sinai Hospital Of Baltimore - Rubin Institute
11.2006 - 01.2009
- Supported the Orthopedic Surgeons in Specialty surgeries, including pediatric limb lengthening and childhood deformity, total joint and hip cases
- Handled numerous sanitization tasks for surgical sites by cleaning and sterilizing, maintaining supply inventories and organizing items effectively
- Maintained documentation of post-operative instrument reconciliations and protocols for quality care
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using a wide range of tools, including retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigation equipment
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments
Education
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL04.2005
Skills
- Supply chain distribution
- Staff management
- Supply chain and resource management
- Team development
- Safety-conscious
- Project management
- Budget management
- Expense reconciliation
- Logistics Management
- Relationship Building
- Excellent Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Microsoft Office
- Quality Assurance
Timeline
Specialty Surgical Technologist
Medstar Union Memorial Hospital
02.2020 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Yale University New Haven Hospital
09.2019 - 02.2020
Manager, Perioperative Services
Sinai Hospital Of Baltimore, Inc.
07.2013 - 09.2019
Perioperative Business Coordinator
Sinai Hospital Of Baltimore
01.2009 - 07.2013
Specialty Surgical Technician
Sinai Hospital Of Baltimore - Rubin Institute
11.2006 - 01.2009
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Keiser University
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