Clinical Specialist - Inland Empire

Work Flexibility: Field-based. As a Clinical Specialist at Stryker, you will help improve orthopedic surgeries worldwide 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 the 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. Qualifications Minimum Required: Bachelor’s degree OR Associate degree with 4 years of professional and/or related experience OR 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 Handles instruments that may have been contaminated by blood or bodily fluids. OSHA regulations will be followed, and a safe working environment will be provided. Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs.; may also require exerting up to 20 lbs. of force constantly and up to 50 lbs. occasionally. Must be able to stand for extended periods and manage stressful OR situations with professionalism and focus. Must have a valid driver’s license. Fluency in written and spoken English required. Pay Range (US): $65,900 – $91,600 USD annual; Travel: 0% Equal Opportunity Employer 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 will not discriminate because employees or applicants inquire about or disclose compensation information. Employees who have access to compensation data may disclose it only in response to a formal complaint, in furtherance of an investigation, or as required by law. COVID‑19 Vaccination Requirements Employees in roles that require access to customer accounts may be required to obtain the COVID‑19 vaccination as an essential function, depending on customer requirements. Work Flexibility Remote – majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace (within the country of the job requisition). Field‑based – majority to 100% of time at customer facilities, traveling within a defined boundary. Onsite – 100% located at a Stryker facility. Hybrid – regular split between an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. #J-18808-Ljbffr