Robotics-Enabled Orthopedic Clinical Specialist

Stryker; California; Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation in California is seeking a Clinical Specialist to support orthopedic surgeries worldwide, building expertise in both robotic Mako and manual procedures. You will assist with pre-operative planning, system setup, and real-time workflows in the OR, while developing competency in instrumentation and education programs.

This role requires adaptability, on-call coverage evenings, weekends, and holidays, and travel up to 30%, with a focus on safe, accurate outcomes for patients and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR Associate degree with 4 years of professional or related experience OR High school diploma with 6 years of professional or related experience.
• 1 year of relevant work experience preferred. Previous clinical experience (nursing, physical therapy, surgical tech, athletic training, etc.).
• Extracurricular involvement such as community service or leadership activities.

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.

Skills

Clinical support

Operating room support

CT-based planning

Workflow management

Customer training

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Mako SmartRobotics

CT-based planning software

Job description

Stryker Corporation in California is seeking a Clinical Specialist to support orthopedic surgeries worldwide, building expertise in both robotic Mako and manual procedures. You will assist with pre-operative planning, system setup, and real-time workflows in the OR, while developing competency in instrumentation and education programs.

This role requires adaptability, on-call coverage evenings, weekends, and holidays, and travel up to 30%, with a focus on safe, accurate outcomes for patients and