Robert Kerr Jr

• Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
• Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
• Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
• Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
• Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.

• Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
• Maintained high infection control standards.
• Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological,ob/gyn,urology,ent and plastic surgery procedures.
• Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
• Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
• Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
• Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.

• Assisted in training new employees in neuro/spine,ortho,ortho trauma and other surgical specialties.
• Maintained preference cards and coordinated cases with Surgeons and Sales Reps.
• Coordinated specialty cases with facility and scheduling.
• Maintained all specialty supplies and equipment.
• Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures
• Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction
• Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols
• Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens
• Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure
• Completed continued education units yearly to stay up to date on surgical technology and meet organizational requirements
• Kept accurate records of surgeries to maintain patient confidentiality
• Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use
• Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies
• Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment

Gathered necessary medical equipment ,supplies ,and instruments for setup of surgical cases with the largest hospital on the western slope of Colorado.Provided professional and efficient surgical assistance for surgeons in a variety of specialties,including ortho,ortho trauma,ortho spine,neuro,general,beriatrics,ent ,gyn,urology,and plastic surgery.Setup and maintain sterile field,glove and gown surgeon,prepare and provide draping for patient.Support surgeon in monitoring sponge,needle and instrument counts.Worked as Lead tech on both Ortho and General/Beriatrics team.Assisted in orienting and training new employees.

• Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures
• Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases
• Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines
• Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools
• Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories
• Provided comprehensive and lead support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma surgery treatment.