Joint Replacement Clinical Specialist: Robotic & Manual

Stryker; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 66,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Life and AD&D insurance

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Stryker is seeking a Clinical Specialist in Joint Replacement to advance orthopedic surgeries worldwide. You will gain hands-on experience with Mako SmartRobotics and manual procedures, supporting surgeons in planning, case prep, setup, and real-time workflows to ensure safe, accurate outcomes.

You will participate in labs, cadaver work, product demonstrations, and education programs while building strong relationships with OR staff and cross-functional teams. On-call coverage is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum education required: Bachelor’s degree OR Associate with 4 years of professional/related experience OR High school diploma with 6 years of professional/related experience.

Responsibilities

• Gain solo case coverage competency for manual and robotic procedures.
• Assist surgeons with pre-operative planning, implant sizing, and positioning using advanced software.
• Support full case preparation including instrumentation checks and OR readiness.
• Troubleshoot technical issues in the operating room.
• Manage accounts and workflow coordination including inventory and logistics.
• Shadow teammates to understand territory dynamics and surgeon preferences.
• Participate in product demonstrations, labs, and education programs.
• Build trusted relationships with surgeons and OR staff.
• Complete trainings, competencies, and certifications.
• Provide on-call coverage during evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Clinical support

Robotic procedures

Pre-operative planning

Intra-operative support

Customer relations

On-call readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree / Associate with 4 years experience / High school with 6 years experience

Tools

Mako SmartRobotics

CT-based planning software

Implant sizing & registration

Job description

Stryker is seeking a Clinical Specialist in Joint Replacement to advance orthopedic surgeries worldwide. You will gain hands-on experience with Mako SmartRobotics and manual procedures, supporting surgeons in planning, case prep, setup, and real-time workflows to ensure safe, accurate outcomes.

You will participate in labs, cadaver work, product demonstrations, and education programs while building strong relationships with OR staff and cross-functional teams. On-call coverage is required.