About this role
Stryker is hiring a Field-based Clinical Specialist for Joint Replacement to support orthopedic surgeons in the operating room. The role covers robotic (Mako SmartRobotics (TM)) and manual procedure workflows, including CT-based planning, implant sizing, registration, case preparation, and on-call coverage.
Key Responsibilities
- Gain competency in solo case coverage for manual and robotic procedures through hands-on training.
- Assist surgeons with pre-operative CT-based planning, implant sizing, and positioning using advanced software.
- Support full case preparation, including instrumentation checks, equipment setup, and OR readiness.
- Troubleshoot technical issues confidently and efficiently in the operating room.
- Provide on-call coverage during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Technical Overview
The Clinical Specialist will support pre-operative CT-based planning and use advanced software to assist with implant sizing and positioning, along with registration and intra-operative support for Mako SmartRobotics (TM). The role includes OR readiness work such as instrumentation checks and equipment setup, real-time procedural workflow support, and troubleshooting technical issues in the operating room.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an entry-level Clinical Specialist for Joint Replacement with hands-on orthopedic or OR support experience and strong comfort working in a field-based territory model. They have experience (or training) related to CT-based planning, implant sizing, registration, and providing intra-operative support for robotic (Mako SmartRobotics (TM)) and manual orthopedic procedures, plus the ability to troubleshoot in real time and handle on-call coverage.
Must-Have Skills
Bachelor's degreeORAssociate degree with 4 years of professional and/or related experienceORHigh school diploma with 6 years of professional and/or related experienceProvide on-call coverage during eveningsweekendsand holidays
Nice-to-Have Skills
1 year of relevant work experiencePrevious clinical experience (nursingphysical therapysurgical technologyathletic trainingpersonal trainingmedical scribingetc.)
Tools & Platforms
Mako SmartRobotics (TM)CT-based planning software
Required Skills
Orthopedic surgery supportRobotic (Mako SmartRobotics (TM)) procedures supportManual orthopedic procedures supportPre-operative CT-based planningimplant sizingregistrationIntra-operative supportOperating room (OR) protocolsCase preparationinstrumentation checksequipment setupOR readinessReal-time procedural workflowsTroubleshooting technical issues in the operating roomDaily account coordinationinventory managementlogisticsCase documentationSystem updatesProduct demonstrationscadaver labseducation programsCustomer training eventsOn-call coverage (eveningsweekendsand holidays)
Hard Skills
Orthopedic surgery supportRobotic (Mako SmartRobotics (TM)) procedures supportManual orthopedic procedures supportPre-operative CT-based planningimplant sizingregistrationIntra-operative supportAdvanced software for CT-based planning and implant sizingOperating room (OR) protocolsCase preparationinstrumentation checksequipment setupOR readinessReal-time procedural workflowsTroubleshooting technical issues in the operating roomDaily account coordinationinventory managementlogisticsCase documentationSystem updatesProduct demonstrationscadaver labseducation programsCustomer training eventsOn-call coverage (eveningsweekendsand holidays)
Soft Skills
AdaptabilitySteady composureProblem-solvingCommunication with surgeonsBuilding trust-based relationshipsCross-functional collaborationReal-time decision making in a fast-paced surgical environmentCustomer relationship management
Keywords for Your Resume
Clinical SpecialistJoint ReplacementBachelor's degreeAssociate degree with 4 years of professional and/or related experienceHigh school diploma with 6 years of professional and/or related experienceField-basedon-call coverageeveningsweekendsholidaysorthopedic surgeriesoperating roomOR protocolsMako SmartRobotics (TM)CT-based planningimplant sizingregistrationintra-operative supportinstrumentation checksequipment setupcase preparationcadaver labscustomer training eventsinventory managementlogisticscase documentationsystem updates
Deal Breakers
Must meet the stated education requirement (Bachelor's degree OR Associate degree with 4 years experience OR High school diploma with 6 years experience), Must be able to provide on-call coverage during evenings, weekends, and holidays, Must be able to perform field-based territory responsibilities
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