Clinical Specialist, Joint Replacement - Portland, OR

Overview As a Clinical Specialist at Stryker, you will help improve orthopedic surgeries around the world and play a direct role in our mission of making healthcare better. In this role, you will build deep clinical and technical expertise across both robotic (Mako SmartRobotics™) and manual orthopedic procedures. You will support surgeons in the operating room by assisting with pre‑operative planning, case preparation, system setup, and real‑time procedural workflows to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient outcomes. What You Will Do 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. What You Need Minimum Required Bachelor’s degree OR Associate degree with 4 years of professional and/or related experience High school diploma with 6 years of professional and/or related experience Preferred 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. Additional Information This position requires the handling of instruments that may have been contaminated by blood or bodily fluids. In compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, Stryker will provide a safe working environment for all employees. Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs. Ability to stand for extended periods. Ability to manage stressful OR situations with professionalism and focus. Exerting up to 50 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects. Must have a valid driver’s license. Fluency in written and spoken English required. Compensation $59,900 - $83,300 USD Annual Travel Percentage: 50% Equal Opportunity Statement Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. Work Flexibility Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location. Field‑based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co‑located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stryker Corporation