Clinical Specialist – Orthopedic Robotic & Manual Surgery

Stryker; Red Bank (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Stryker is seeking a Clinical Specialist to support orthopedic surgeries worldwide, combining robotic (Mako SmartRobotics) and manual procedures. You will assist with pre-operative planning, case preparation, system setup, and real-time workflows to ensure safe, accurate outcomes.

You will gain hands-on experience with Mako CT-based planning, implant sizing, registration, and intra-operative support while developing expertise in instrumentation and OR protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in a clinical field.
• 1 year of relevant work experience preferred.
• Previous clinical experience (nursing, physical therapy, surgical tech, athletic training, medical scribing, etc.).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Support full case preparation, instrumentation checks, equipment setup, and OR readiness.
• Troubleshoot technical issues in the operating room.
• Learn workflow for daily account coordination, inventory management, and logistics.
• Shadow experienced teammates to understand territory dynamics and surgeon preferences.
• Participate in product demonstrations, labs, education programs, and customer trainings.
• Build and maintain relationships with surgeons, OR staff, and cross-functional partners.
• Manage administrative tasks related to accounts, system updates, and case documentation.
• Collaborate with sales to ensure seamless execution and unified customer experience.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree with 4 years experience

High school diploma with 6 years experience

Job description

Stryker is seeking a Clinical Specialist to support orthopedic surgeries worldwide, combining robotic (Mako SmartRobotics) and manual procedures. You will assist with pre-operative planning, case preparation, system setup, and real-time workflows to ensure safe, accurate outcomes.

You will gain hands-on experience with Mako CT-based planning, implant sizing, registration, and intra-operative support while developing expertise in instrumentation and OR protocols.