OnSite Specialist - Kalamazoo, MI

Stryker; Kalamazoo (MI); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Stryker is seeking an OnSite Specialist to provide in-room support for MIS procedures and related equipment. You will bridge clinical teams with SPD and Stryker service lines to maintain high-quality OR operations.

The role requires OR experience, strong troubleshooting, and flexible shifts including overnight and weekends, with potential travel to other accounts as needed.

Qualifications

• Operating room service/technical support experience preferred.
• Understanding of anatomy and surgical procedures is beneficial.
• Strong verbal and written communication required.

Responsabilités

• Set up and verify Stryker equipment and third-party devices for MIS procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve intraoperative equipment issues.
• Coordinate with OR staff, SPD, and service lines to ensure smooth operations.

Connaissances

OR experience

MIS procedures

Troubleshooting

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Description du poste

Position summary:

• Utilizes a wide array of knowledge, technical skills and critical thinking abilities to facilitate job functions during surgical procedures as well as preoperative and postoperative equipment management.

Essential duties & responsibilities: (detailed description)

• Provides clinical surgical support by managing all relevant equipment.
• Anticipates related device needs of the O.R. staff and surgeon during surgical procedures.
• Is responsible for trouble-shooting and maintaining Stryker equipment and or other related devices.
• Works with surgeons, O.R. personnel, central processing, biomedical and all other related personnel.
• Maintains knowledge base of equipment and disposable products through Stryker education training programs.
• Provide physicians and OR personnel with information on new and current products.
• Must be able to accurately and honestly record and report data metrics related to all specific job functions on a monthly basis.
• Responsible for maintaining up-to-date account information to ensure continuous high levels of service at the account; including all vendor credentialing required by the account.
• Accurately records and reports all surgical procedure information.
• Adheres to all Stryker and medical facility policies, standards and procedures.
• Analyze and resolve both routine and non-routine product issues expediently using independent judgment.
• Maintain professional appearance, work ethic, and attitude required by Stryker and the medical facility.
• Adhere to (HIPAA) and other related patient confidentiality policies and procedures. Provide support/coverage on all shifts at your assigned account, as well as provide support/coverage at other account in and outside your region; other shifts might include on-call, overnight, and weekends; other accounts might require overnight travel.
• 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)

Education & special trainings:

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

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 (Operating Room Support):

• The OnSite Specialist provides in-room support for minimally invasive surgical (MIS) and related procedures, ensuring optimal performance of Stryker and third-party equipment. This role bridges clinical teams, SPD, and Stryker service lines to maintain smooth, high-quality OR operations.

Core Responsibilities:

• Set up Stryker towers, booms, lights, and integrated suite systems per surgeon preference.
• Confirm equipment functionality and image routing prior to each procedure.
• Adjust camera, monitor, and device settings intraoperatively.
• Provide immediate troubleshooting of endoscopy and integration systems.
• Manage post-procedure breakdown and staging of all Stryker equipment.
• Clean/disinfect towers and components, restock consumables, and perform basic maintenance.
• Educate OR and SPD staff on proper use and troubleshooting of Stryker products.
• Support video conferencing, DICOM transfers, and EMR connectivity (where applicable).

Qualifications:

• Experience in OR technical support or surgical services.
• Familiarity with MIS procedures (laparoscopy, arthroscopy, cystoscopy, hysteroscopy, etc.).
• Excellent communication and troubleshooting skills.

Scope of Work Summary (Case Cart & Inventory Management):

• Supports daily surgical readiness by managing instrumentation, soft supplies, and case cart staging for scheduled and add-on cases. Works closely with SPD, OR coordinators, and service line leaders to ensure procedural efficiency.

Core Responsibilities:

• Pick and stage surgical case carts using surgeon preference cards.
• Document missing instruments and coordinate replenishment.
• Ensure all supplies and instruments are available prior to procedure start.
• Manage postoperative put-backs, restocking, and inventory accuracy.
• Track and communicate rapid turnover and trauma case needs.
• Support da Vinci or other specialized inventory processes, including RMA and par-level monitoring.

Qualifications:

• Familiarity with surgical supply chain or SPD workflows.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

USN: $21.58 - $29.20 USD Hourly