Orthopedic Robotics & Manual Surgery Clinical Specialist

PowerToFly; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Stryker is seeking a Clinical Specialist to advance orthopedic surgeries worldwide, gaining hands-on experience with Mako SmartRobotics and manual procedures. You will assist with pre-operative planning, system setup, and real-time workflows in the operating room, while developing competency through training, labs, and education programs.

The role includes on-call coverage outside business hours, patient-safe operations, and close collaboration with surgeons, OR staff, and cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• 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

• 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 using advanced software.
• Support full case preparation, including instrumentation checks, equipment setup, and OR readiness.
• Troubleshoot technical issues confidently and efficiently in the operating room.
• Learn and support workflow for daily account coordination, including inventory management and logistics.
• Shadow experienced teammates to understand territory dynamics and surgeon preferences.
• Participate in product demonstrations, cadaver labs, education programs, and customer training events.
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with surgeons, OR staff, and cross-functional partners.
• Manage administrative tasks related to accounts, system updates, and case documentation.
• Collaborate with sales partners to ensure seamless execution and a unified customer experience.
• Complete required trainings, competencies, and certifications.
• Provide on-call coverage during evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Clinical experience

On-call experience

Job description

Stryker is seeking a Clinical Specialist to advance orthopedic surgeries worldwide, gaining hands-on experience with Mako SmartRobotics and manual procedures. You will assist with pre-operative planning, system setup, and real-time workflows in the operating room, while developing competency through training, labs, and education programs.

The role includes on-call coverage outside business hours, patient-safe operations, and close collaboration with surgeons, OR staff, and cross-functional teams