Clinical Specialist, Joint Replacement - Morristown, NJ

Stryker Group; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker seeks a Clinical Specialist to advance orthopedic surgeries globally. You will gain hands-on expertise with Mako SmartRobotics and manual procedures, supporting surgeons in the OR with planning, setup, and real-time workflows for safe, accurate outcomes.

You will learn CT-based planning, implant sizing, registration, and intra-operative support while building skills in instrumentation, OR protocols, labs, and customer training.

Qualifications

• Requires degree or clinical background with experience in OR settings.
• Ability to support surgeons with pre-operative planning and intra-operative workflows.
• Willingness to participate in on-call coverage, including evenings/weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Gain solo case coverage competency for manual and robotic procedures.
• Assist with pre-operative CT-based planning, implant sizing, and positioning.
• Support full case prep: instrumentation checks, equipment setup, OR readiness.
• Troubleshoot technical issues in the operating room.
• Manage inventory, logistics, and account coordination.
• Shadow teammates to understand territory dynamics and surgeon preferences.
• Deliver product demonstrations, labs, and customer trainings.
• Build strong surgeon and OR staff relationships; document cases.

Skills

Clinical expertise

In-room support

Communication skills

On-call readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree + 4 years experience

High school diploma + 6 years experience

Nursing/Physical therapy background

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.

You 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.

This 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.

What You Will Do

• 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.
• Learn and support workflow for daily account coordination, including inventory management and logistics.
• Shadow experienced teammates to understand territory dynamics and surgeon preferences.
• Participate in product demonstrations, cadaver labs, education programs, and customer training events.
• Build and maintain strong, trust‑based relationships with surgeons, OR staff, and cross‑functional partners.
• Manage administrative tasks related to accounts, system updates and case documentation.
• Collaborate with sales partners to ensure seamless execution and a unified customer experience.
• Complete required trainings, competencies and certifications.
• Provide on‑call coverage during evenings, weekends and holidays.

What You Need

• Minimum Required: Bachelor’s degree / Associate degree with 4 years of professional and/or related experience / High school diploma with 6 years of professional and/or related experience

Preferred:

• 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Previous clinical experience (nursing, physical therapy, surgical technology, athletic training, personal training, medical scribing, etc.).
• Extracurricular involvement such as community service, leadership organizations, or athletic teams.

Additional Information

• This 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.
• Ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to manage stressful OR situations with professionalism and focus.
• Exerting up to 50 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Fluency in written and spoken English required.

US20: $71,900 - $100,000 USD Annual