OnSite Specialist - Columbus, Ohio

Stryker Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Group is seeking specialists for the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) to reprocess and manage surgical instrumentation per IFU, HSPA/AAMI standards, and hospital policy.

Responsibilities include decontaminating and assembling instruments, testing functionality, and coordinating with SPD leadership to ensure instrument readiness across shifts. On-call coverage and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Operating Room experience and knowledge of anatomy, surgical procedures and techniques preferred.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office, strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are essential.
• The ability to troubleshoot issues quickly in demanding, high-stress situations.
• Ability to provide coverage across multiple shifts and potential on-call requirements within 45 minutes of account.
• On-call services may include overnight and weekends; travel to other accounts possible.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate and assemble rigid scopes, cameras, light cords, and power instrumentation.
• Perform in-line function testing (leak, sharpness, insulation, or power checks).
• Wrap and containerize sets for sterilization per IFU.
• Maintain and update Stryker-managed instrumentation lists with SPD leadership.
• Facilitate repairs, replacements, and instrument tracking per hospital protocols.
• Communicate with SPD and OR leaders regarding equipment readiness and process improvements.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

CRCST certification

Job description

Education & special trainings:

• Bachelor’s Degree, Associate’s Degree or equivalent certifications preferred.

• Applicable for Specialists working in Sterile Processing Department: HSPA CRCST Certification within 6 months of start date and on time yearly renewal

Qualifications & experience:

• Operating Room experience and demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, surgical procedures and techniques preferred.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office, strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are essential.
• The ability to quickly, efficiently, and effectively troubleshoot issues in the moment in demanding, high stress situations.
• The ability to provide support/coverage, not only at your assigned account during your assigned shift, but also on other shifts that need additional support. Note: Assigned shifts may change without notice based on account/business needs, this may include a rotating shift (which is a shift that has rotating/changing days of the week AND start and end time)
• The ability to provide on-call services as required by the hospital/account, which may include overnight and weekends. If the account contract includes on-call services, you must be within 45 minutes driving distance from the account.
• The ability to provide support/coverage at other accounts in other regions, which may include overnight travel.

Physical & mental requirements:

• Ability to exert up to 50lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs of force to constantly move objects.
• Ability to remain standing and/or walking for an extended period of time.
• Must have near visual acuity (corrected) color vision, mobility, bending, standing, stooping, and finger dexterity.
• Must be able to observe and correct minute inconsistencies (e.g. in the printed word, product appearance, etc.).
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent equipment problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills with ability to use independent judgment and critical thinking effectively.
• Must be able to explain and generate detailed guidelines and procedures.

Scope of Work Summary (Sterile Processing Department - SPD):

Responsible for reprocessing and managing surgical instrumentation per IFU, HSPA/AAMI standards, and hospital policy. Works alongside SPD staff to ensure timely, compliant reprocessing of Stryker and hospital-owned instruments.

Core Responsibilities:

• Decontaminate and assemble rigid scopes, cameras, light cords, and power instrumentation.
• Perform in-line function testing (leak, sharpness, insulation, or power checks).
• Wrap and containerize sets for sterilization per IFU.
• Maintain and update Stryker-managed instrumentation lists in collaboration with SPD leadership.
• Facilitate repairs, replacements, and instrument tracking per hospital protocols.
• Communicate with SPD and OR leaders regarding equipment readiness and process improvements.

Certifications:

• CRCST required within 6 months of hire (per Stryker and state legislation).
• Ongoing annual continuing education required.

$21.58 - $29.20 USD Hourly