Associate Field Service Technician - Nashville, TN

Stryker Corporation; Tennessee; On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation is seeking an Associate Field Service Technician for Stryker Communications. You will service and troubleshoot advanced medical technology across hospitals within your territory, diagnosing issues, performing repairs, and ensuring critical equipment operates reliably.

This field-based role requires hands-on technical skills, strong communication with surgeons and staff, and the ability to travel up to 60% within the United States.

Qualifications

• 2 years of installation or production line experience with Stryker Communications or 2-3 years industry experience with relevant field service experience.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with surgeons, hospital staff, nurses and biomedical personnel.

Responsibilities

• Will work independently with guidance and tasking from Team Lead and/or RISM.
• Follows written procedures for troubleshooting and maintenance of mechanical, electrical and electronic systems.
• Documents process from call initiation to problem resolution including quality records.
• Interacts with Operations and R&D to solve complex issues.
• Maintains compliance with quality documentation and company policies.
• May conduct training for new hires and on-site hospital staff.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work Flexibility: Field-based

As an Associate Field Service Technician at Stryker Communications, you will play a key role in supporting healthcare customers by servicing and troubleshooting Stryker Communications' advanced technology solutions. Working throughout your assigned territory, you'll partner directly with hospital staff to diagnose issues, perform repairs, and ensure critical equipment is operating reliably. This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of technologies, including operating room integration systems, surgical lighting, networking infrastructure, equipment management systems, and surgical tables. Success in this role requires strong technical aptitude, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience. If you enjoy hands‑on technical work, building customer relationships, and making a direct impact in healthcare environments, this role offers an exciting opportunity to grow your career with a global leader in medical technology.

Responsibilities

Will work independently with guidance and tasking from Team Lead and/or RISM Follows written procedures for troubleshooting and maintenance of mechanical electrical and electronic systems Documents process of technical support form initiation of call through problem resolution of situation including all quality records involved Interacts with Operations and R&D to solve complex issues Keeps team members and supervisor informed of issues requiring FDA notification and MDR reporting Responsible for compliance with standard written procedures and quality documentation of company policies and procedures of the Technical Support department May conduct training for new hire personnel and on site hospital bio medical and nursing staff Interacts with customers with regard to post market surveillance activities Responsible for staying current with all Compliance Wire training with none past due Other duties as assigned by manager Has the independence and authority to perform required tasks to ensure all provisions of the quality system are met Able to routinely make a decision which may affect immediate operation and have a company- wide impact

Physical Requirements

Heavy work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects Must be able to review printed materials Must have demonstrated fine motor skills Must be able to use sophisticated test and office computer equipment (e.g. calculator, PC, telephone, Broadcast test and measurement equipment etc.) Ability to work with large pieces of equipment

Skills / Experience Required

2 years of installation or production line experience with Stryker Communications or 2-3 years industry experience with relevant field service experience High School Diploma or GED required Effective interpersonal and communication skills Must be able to communicate effectively with surgeons, hospital staff, nurses and biomedical personnel Ability to prioritize issues Computer literate Functional with Microsoft Office including Excel, and Word Ability to learn new systems and technologies quickly Basic electronic and mechanical aptitude Skilled at cable termination of all standard digital and analog industry connectors Knowledge of video, audio and data communications systems Knowledge of OR etiquette and basic hospital procedure Valid driver's license United States of America

Pay Ranges:

USN: $28.01 - $38.75 USD Hourly

US5: $29.42 - $40.69 USD Hourly

US10: $30.82 - $42.63 USD Hourly

US15: $32.22 - $44.57 USD Hourly

US20: $33.62 - $46.50 USD Hourly

US30: $36.42 - $50.38 USD Hourly

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Travel Percentage: 60%

Stryker 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. Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Stryker is driven to work together with our customers to make healthcare better. Employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required, depending on customer requirements, to obtain the COVID-19 vaccination as an essential function of their role.

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces! For more information, visit: www.stryker.com

Work Flexibility Remote

Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location.

Field-based

You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based.

Onsite

Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements.

Manufacturing

Roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category.

Hybrid

You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.