KELLY RICHTER
Schoolcraft,MI
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Specialist with extensive expertise in endovascular, thrombectomy, and vascular closure technologies in hospital and OBL environments. Proven leadership in physician education, in-procedure clinical support, and account expansion. Highly regarded for leveraging clinical data to enhance patient outcomes, cultivate physician champions, and manage complex, high-acuity cases. Committed to advancing clinical practices and fostering collaborative relationships within multidisciplinary teams. Experienced with patient care, clinical assessments, and treatment planning. Utilizes evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes and streamline clinical processes. Knowledge of patient education and interdisciplinary teamwork.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Specialist
Inari Medical
06.2024 - Current
- Delivered in-procedure support for acute and subacute PE and DVT interventions using thrombectomy systems
- Educated physicians & cath lab teams on device setup, workflow, and best practices
- Assisted with case planning, documentation, and clinical data collection
- Provided real-time troubleshooting and procedural guidance
- Supported new account launches and emergent case coverage
Senior Clinical Specialist
Haemonetics (Vascade)
05.2022 - 06.2024
- Led hands-on clinical training and in-procedure support for Vascade vascular closure devices
- Educated clinicians using current scientific and clinical data
- Drove utilization growth and disposable expansion through education and workflow optimization
- Launched new accounts and developed physician champions
- Partnered with Territory Manager to execute territory strategy
Certified Surgical Technologist
Advanced Vascular Surgery
10.2018 - 05.2022
- Assisted surgeons during vascular and endovascular procedures while maintaining aseptic technique
- Managed inventory, ordering, and surgical equipment readiness
- Supported OR efficiency and patient safety during complex procedures
Certified Surgical Technologist
Borgess Medical Center
10.2014 - 10.2018
- Prepared ORs and sterile fields for cardiac, thoracic, and general surgeries
- Monitored patient hemodynamics and reported changes
- Served as First Scrub for complex surgical procedures
Certified Surgical Technologist
Bronson Methodist Hospital
01.2012 - 09.2014
- Assisted in cardiac, thoracic, vascular, and general surgeries
- Trained and onboarded new surgical staff
- Prepared sterile trays and instrumentation to maintain OR efficiency
Hospital Corpsman
United States Naval Reserve
01.1989 - 01.1997
Education
Surgical Technology Diploma -
Southeast Community College
Lincoln, NEPre-Nursing Program - undefined
Ivy Tech State College
Terre Haute, INSkills
- Thrombectomy expertise
- Vascular closure expertise
- Clinical training expertise
- Physician engagement
- Case management support
- Territory growth initiatives
- Regulatory adherence
- Optimizing patient care results
- Clinical expertise
Timeline
Clinical Specialist
Inari Medical
06.2024 - Current
Senior Clinical Specialist
Haemonetics (Vascade)
05.2022 - 06.2024
Certified Surgical Technologist
Advanced Vascular Surgery
10.2018 - 05.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist
Borgess Medical Center
10.2014 - 10.2018
Certified Surgical Technologist
Bronson Methodist Hospital
01.2012 - 09.2014
Hospital Corpsman
United States Naval Reserve
01.1989 - 01.1997
Pre-Nursing Program - undefined
Ivy Tech State College
Surgical Technology Diploma -
Southeast Community College