Surgical Equipment Specialist — OR Support & Troubleshooting

Stryker Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,191,000 - 92,004,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker OnSite Specialist in Chicago provides in-room support for minimally invasive surgical 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.

The position requires OR experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to travel, with rotating shifts and on-call coverage as needed. Data reporting and HIPAA compliance are essential.

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.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues quickly and effectively in high-stress situations.
• Willingness to provide on-call coverage and travel as required by account/region.

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).

Skills

OR experience

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Troubleshooting under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Associate’s Degree

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Stryker OnSite Specialist in Chicago provides in-room support for minimally invasive surgical 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.

The position requires OR experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to travel, with rotating shifts and on-call coverage as needed. Data reporting and HIPAA compliance are essential.