Marcella Young

Certified surgical technician. Highly motivated, dedicated and a great team player

Tallahassee, Fl

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786-***-****

A highly accomplished professional with a proven ability to multitask effectively in clinical and surgical settings. Over 6 years of US Navy experience, more than 15 years in total as a surgical technician, scrubbing all cases including General, OBGYN and instrument processing. A strong background in Orthopedic healthcare for the past 5 years at an outpatient facility.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Certified Surgical Technician

Tallahassee Outpatient Surgery Center (Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Center)

May 2022- Present

An integral part of the surgical team, providing tools and expertise needed to ensure that the operating room is safe, the equipment functions properly, and the surgical team has the hands-on assistance to complete operations in a smooth and efficient manner. During my time here, and scrubbing strictly ortho cases, I became fully versed in all facets of orthopedic surgery. I was able to anticipate the next move multiple surgeons make so that each operation ran smoothly and as efficiently as possible. Strong knowledge of skeletal injuries and deformities. Solid verbal and written communication skills and excellent observational skills. Extremely efficient at IV placement, blood collection and wound closures.

Extensive knowledge of hundreds of different surgical procedures and the steps and equipment needed to complete them. As a certified orthopedic surgical technician, I have learned to be the “go-to person” and have become extremely efficient on thinking on my feet and finding solutions should the unexpected occurred.

*This includes Robotics as well:

The MAKO and The ROSA for total knee replacements.

ORIF’s

ACL’s

Media patella ligament reconstruction (MPFL’s

Proximal Dash distal patella, reconstruction ligament

Knee arthroscopic repairs

Open shoulder procedures

Total shoulder reconstruction of the joint

Elbow distal, biceps repair

Total hip reconstruction

Hand procedures. Example (carpal tunnel repairs)

Podiatry cases

Consistently praised during complex total joint procedures.

Demonstrate aseptic techniques in dressing changes, removal of sutures or staples, and setting up surgical fields.

Contact: Bonnie Clark 850-***-****

Certified Surgical Technician

Tallahassee Memorial Hospital

September 7,2019 to July 2021

Certified Orthopedic Technician specializing in Total Joint procedures being very familiar with multiple systems from multiple companies. Also, having the ability and confidence to assist in General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, ENT, Spines, Plastics, OBGYN, and Trauma. Also, I coordinate with multiple representatives, (eg. Smith and Nephew, Exact Tech, Depuy, Stryker, to name a few) days in advance, for upcoming procedures. This assures that all sets and trays are sterilized and readily available.

Contact: Linda Meeks 850-***-****

Medical Assistant/Front Office Assistant

Academic Allergy and Asthma Center of South Florida - Miami, FL January 2019 to Present

Managing front office phone calls, pt interaction, medical records.

I am recently certified as a medical assistant while also graduating with honors and making the Deans list.

Surgical Technician

Baptist health south Florida - Homestead, FL

October 2011 to July 2013

Responsible for the knowledge of all services rendered at the hospital, including General surgery, OBGYN, Ortho, ENT, Plastics, Vascular and insertion of Port-a-caths and IV's and suturing. Also, it is my responsibility and to all rooms and check expiration and the integrity of all sterile packaging and maintenance of all OR equipment. Patient care and safety is always number one.

Contact : Wanda Vargas 786-***-****

Surgical Technician

Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital 29 Palms - 29 Palms, CA June 2006 to March 2010

Lead technician for General and OBGYN services. First assisted in the majority of procedures, including laparoscopic and open cases and C-sections. Performed solo procedures on minor cases such as lipomas and removal of nevi. For 1 year, I was also in charge of central sterile, where I was In charge of the correct assembly and sterilization of sets and the ordering of supplies. My last 6 months I worked in the PACU recovering and discharging.

I was also responsible for checking in and starting I.V's on patients before surgery.

Surgical Technician

US Navy, USNS Mercy - San Diego, CA

May 2008 to September 2008

Responsible for the initial assembly and maintenance of over 400 specialized instrumental sets. Transformed 12 broken down operating rooms in a fully functional operating suit. Assisted Operation Smile in 4 foreign countries. Assisted project hope in 6 foreign countries.

General duty corpsman

Naval Hospital Balboa - San Diego, CA

October 2005 to January 2006

As a general duty corpsman I worked on the oncology floor where I was responsible for all A.M. care including bathing, linen and bed changing, distribution of meds, blood draws and I.V. Insertions.

EDUCATION

Associate in Medical Assistant/Allied Health

City College - Miami, FL

January 2018 to March 2019

Licensed Medical Billing and Coding Specialist in Front office billing and coding

Florida Career College-Miami - Miami, FL August 2016 to December 2017

Certified Surgical technician diploma

Naval School of Health Sciences - San Diego, CA 2005 to 2006

AA

Tallahassee community college - Tallahassee, FL 2002 to 2004

SKILLS

Excellent phlebotomists, ability to start IV’s, excellent patient care and compassion that allows me to connect with them, a team player and I work well with others. Highly trained in most aspects regarding operating room procedures as well as central sterile and the appropriate way of decontaminating instruments and sterilization. (15 years), Medical Billing, Medical Insurance, Medical Coding

MILITARY SERVICE

Branch: United States Navy Rank: E3

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

Medical billing and coding insurance specialist Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA)

March 2019 to Present

Certified Surgical Technologist January 2018 to present

ASSESSMENTS

Medical Terminology — Highly Proficient

March 2019

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Electronic Medical Records Knowledge — Highly Proficient

March 2019

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Supervisory Skills: Directing Others — Highly Proficient

March 2019

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Scheduling — Highly Proficient

March 2019

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Dedicated, motivated and highly qualified surgical technician with over 6 years operating room experience, 1 year floor experience and 5 months deployment time on the USNS Mercy with the successful completion of 900 cases over 51 operative days, a $5.1 million dollar value in services rendered to The Republic of the Philippines, The Socialist Republic of Vietnam, The Democratic Republic of Timor Leste, The Independent State of Papua New Guinea and The Federal states of Micronesia.

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