Clinical Specialist- Joint Replacement - Anchorage, AK

Stryker Corporation; Anchorage, Northern (AK, KY); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation is seeking a Clinical Specialist for Joint Replacement in a field-based role. You will train surgeons and OR staff on robotic arm applications, assist with implant planning, sizing and positioning, and support account coordination and inventory management.

Responsibilities include documenting surgery support, maintaining equipment, and providing timely technical assistance. On-call duties evenings and weekends are required to meet territory needs.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree or equivalent.
• Aptitude in technical skills and technology systems with admin procedures (e.g., ERP software, Office Suite, file processing and record management).
• Preferred: 1 year relevant work experience.
• Clinical experience in nursing, PT, surgical techs, athletic training or related fields.
• Extracurricular involvement is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Train surgeons and OR staff in robotic arm applications for ideal placement and precision.
• Learn software for pre-operative CT scans and assist in implant planning, sizing and positioning.
• Shadow and support account coordination, manage inventory and complete case prep.
• Document and report surgery support and events, provide feedback to improve products and methods.
• Maintain locally consigned equipment, instruments, implants and disposables inventories.
• Build relationships with customers through active account management and support.
• Provide prompt complaint reports per quality system requirements.
• On-call duties including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Assist in product demonstrations and lab logistics.
• Resolve product problems promptly and efficiently.

Skills

Technical skills

ERP software

Office Suite

Record management

Equipment handling

Education

4-year degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP software

Office Suite

File processing

Record management

Job description

Work Flexibility: Field-based As a Clinical Specialist for Joint Replacement at Stryker, you will help improve orthopedic surgeries around the world and help us achieve our mission of making healthcare better. In this role, you’ll be responsible for helping surgeons use Stryker’s Mako robot– our newest product used in robotic-arm assisted surgery. Acting as a helpful source for all things related to the Mako, you’ll deliver exceptional service while prioritizing customer needs in a fast-paced high volume clinical environment. You will think critically, and provide strategic solutions to enhance outcomes and drive trust in every interaction

What you will do

• Train surgeons and operating room staff in the operation of the company's robotic arm applications, ensuring ideal placement and precision.
• Learn software for pre-operative CT scans and assist surgeons with implant planning, sizing, and positioning.
• Shadow and support daily account coordination, manage inventory, instrumentation, and complete total case preparation.
• Document and report surgery support and educational events, providing feedback to improve products, documentation, and methodologies.
• Maintain and control locally consigned equipment, instruments, implant, and disposables inventories.
• Build foundational relationships with customers through active participation in account management and support.
• Provide prompt and accurate complaint reports in compliance with quality system requirements.
• On-call duties, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as determined by territory needs, to address urgent technical needs and ensure continuous customer support.
• Assist in product demonstrations and lab logistics.
• Solve product problems for customers promptly and efficiently.

What you need

• Required: 4-year degree or equivalent
• Demonstrated aptitude in technical skills and technology systems and administrative procedures (e.g. ERP software, Office Suite, file processing and record management).
• Preferred: 1 year relevant work experience
• Previous clinical experience; nursing, physical therapy, surgical techs, athletic training, personal trainers, medical scribes, etc.
• Extracurricular Involvement (community service, leadership organizations, athletic teams, etc.)

Additional Information

This position requires the handling of instruments that may have been contaminated by blood or other bodily fluids. In compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, Stryker will provide a safe working environment for all employees. Ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects Must have a valid driver’s license Fluency in written and spoken English required

US10: $65,900 - $91,600 USD Annual Travel Percentage: 40%

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 Options

• 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.