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Job description
As a Clinical Specialist at Stryker, you will help improve orthopedic surgeries around the world and play a direct role in our mission of making healthcare better. In this role, you will build deep clinical and technical expertise across both robotic (Mako SmartRobotics™) and manual orthopedic procedures. You will support surgeons in the operating room by assisting with pre-operative planning, case preparation, system setup, and real-time procedural workflows to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient outcomes.
nYou will gain hands-on experience working with Mako technology—including CT-based planning, implant sizing, registration, and intra-operative support—while also developing strong competency in manual procedures, instrumentation, and OR protocols. Through shadowing experienced team members, supporting product demonstrations, and participating in labs and education programs, you will learn the systems, processes, and best practices that define world-class clinical support.
nThis role requires adaptability, steady composure, and strong problem-solving in a fast-paced surgical environment. Because patients’ needs don’t follow business hours, you will also participate in on-call coverage, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to ensure uninterrupted support for urgent cases and time-sensitive customer needs.
nWhat You Will Do
nnnGain competency in solo case coverage for manual and robotic procedures through hands-on training.
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nnAssistsurgeons with pre-operative CT-based planning, implant sizing, and positioning using advanced software.
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nnSupport full case preparation, including instrumentation checks, equipment setup, and OR readiness.
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nnTroubleshoot technical issues confidently and efficiently in the operating room.
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nnLearn and supportworkflowfor daily account coordination, including inventory management andlogistics.
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nnShadow experienced teammates to understand territory dynamics and surgeon preferences.
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nnParticipate in product demonstrations, cadaver labs, education programs, and customer training events.
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nnBuild andmaintainstrong, trust-based relationships with surgeons, OR staff, and cross-functional partners.
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nnManage administrative tasks related to accounts, system updates, and case documentation.
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nnCollaborate with sales partners to ensure seamless execution and a unified customer experience.
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nnComplete requiredtrainings, competencies, and certifications.
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nnProvide on-call coverage during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
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n nWhat You Need
nMinimum Required:
nnnBachelor’s degree
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nnAssociate degree with 4 years of professional and/or related experience
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nnOR
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nnHigh school diploma with 6 years of professional and/or related experience
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n nPreferred:
nnn1 year of relevant work experience.
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nnPreviousclinical experience (nursing, physical therapy, surgical technology, athletic training, personal training, medical scribing, etc.).
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nnExtracurricular involvement such as community service, leadership organizations, or athletic teams.
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n nAdditional Information
nnnThis position requires the handling of instruments that may have been contaminated by blood or bodily fluids. In compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, Stryker will provide a safe working environment for all employees.
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nnAbility to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs.
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nnAbility to stand for extended periods.
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nnAbility to manage stressful OR situations with professionalism and focus
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nnExerting up to 50lbsof force occasionally and/or up to 20lbsof force constantly to move objects.
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nnMusthave a valid driver’s license.
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nnFluency in written and spoken Englishrequired.
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n n$62,900 - $87,500 USD salary plus bonus eligible + benefits
nHealth benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.
nStryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.
Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
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