Joint Replacement Clinical Specialist — Robotics & OR Support

Stryker; Indiana; On-site; USD 60,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation in the United States is seeking a Clinical Specialist to help improve orthopedic surgeries worldwide, building clinical and technical expertise across robotic (Mako SmartRobotics) and manual procedures.

You will support surgeons in the operating room by assisting with pre-operative planning, case preparation, system setup, and real-time workflows to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum Required: Bachelor’s degree OR Associate degree with 4 years of professional and/or related experience OR 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.

Responsibilities

• Gains competency in solo case coverage for manual and robotic procedures through hands-on training.
• Assists surgeons with pre-operative CT-based planning, implant sizing, and positioning using advanced software.
• Supports full case preparation, including instrumentation checks, equipment setup, and OR readiness.
• Troubleshoots technical issues confidently and efficiently in the operating room.
• Learns and supports workflow for daily account coordination, including inventory management and logistics.
• Shadows experienced teammates to understand territory dynamics and surgeon preferences.
• Participates in product demonstrations, cadaver labs, education programs, and customer training events.
• Builds and maintains strong, trust-based relationships with surgeons, OR staff, and cross-functional partners.
• Manages administrative tasks related to accounts, system updates, and case documentation.
• Collaborates with sales partners to ensure seamless execution and a unified customer experience.
• Completes required trainings, competencies, and certifications.
• Provides on-call coverage during evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Clinical support

Surgical assistance

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Problem solving

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Associate degree + 4 years experience

High school diploma + 6 years experience

Tools

Mako Robotic System

CT-based planning software

Job description

Stryker Corporation in the United States is seeking a Clinical Specialist to help improve orthopedic surgeries worldwide, building clinical and technical expertise across robotic (Mako SmartRobotics) and manual procedures.

You will support surgeons in the operating room by assisting with pre-operative planning, case preparation, system setup, and real-time workflows to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient outcomes.