Clinical Specialist

SurgiCor; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

SurgiCor seeks a Clinical Specialist to support Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted surgeries in a fast-paced OR setting. You will prepare and calibrate robotic systems, collaborate with surgeons and OR staff, and ensure adherence to clinical best practices.

You will educate OR personnel on Mako instrumentation, document case coverage and feedback, and assist with demonstrations, onboarding, and site installations in hospital settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; related fields preferred (Biomedical Engineering, Life Sciences, Kinesiology).
• 2–4 years in medical device, surgical support, or clinical education preferred.
• Experience in orthopedic or robotic-assisted surgery highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide intraoperative case support and technical expertise for Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted surgeries.
• Prepare, calibrate, and maintain robotic systems and instrumentation.
• Collaborate with surgeons and OR staff for seamless procedure execution and adherence to best practices.
• Educate and train OR personnel on Mako systems and instrumentation.
• Document case coverage, utilization metrics, and surgeon feedback per company protocols.
• Support product demonstrations, surgeon onboarding, and training programs with the sales team.
• Participate in new site installations, launch planning, and staff orientation sessions.
• Contribute to clinical research or data collection as needed.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Surgical workflow knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical mindset

Organizational skills

Troubleshooting

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Biomedical Engineering

Life Sciences

Kinesiology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Clinical Specialist plays a key role in supporting robotic-assisted orthopedic procedures, ensuring optimal use of Mako technology and promoting superior surgical outcomes. This role partners closely with surgeons, clinical teams, and field operations to provide hands-on technical expertise, procedural guidance, and educational support throughout all phases of the surgical workflow.The ideal candidate is clinically minded, highly organized, and thrives in an operating room environment. This position requires strong communication skills, a proactive approach to case management, and a passion for advancing surgical innovation and precision medicine.Provide intraoperative case support and technical expertise for Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted surgeries.Prepare, calibrate, and maintain robotic systems, instruments, and associated equipment before, during, and after cases.Partner with surgeons and OR staff to ensure seamless procedural execution and adherence to clinical best practices.Serve as a resource for product knowledge, procedural workflows, and system troubleshooting.Educate and train operating room personnel on the proper use and care of Mako systems and instrumentation.Document case coverage, utilization metrics, and surgeon feedback in compliance with company reporting protocols.Collaborate with the sales team to support product demonstrations, surgeon onboarding, and training programs.Participate in new site installations, launch planning, and hospital staff orientation sessions.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of orthopedic anatomy, surgical techniques, and robotic applications.Support ongoing professional education and contribute to clinical research or data collection as needed.Education: Bachelor’s degree required; preferred fields include Biomedical Engineering, Life Sciences, Kinesiology, or related discipline.Experience:2–4 years of experience in medical device, surgical support, or clinical education preferred.Experience in orthopedic or robotic-assisted surgery highly desirable.Background in operating room or hospital environments required.Skills & Competencies:Strong technical aptitude and understanding of surgical workflows.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build credibility in the OR.Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through.Proficient in Microsoft Office and data reporting systems.