Clinical Specialist- Joint Replacement- San Jose, CA

Work Flexibility: Field-based

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 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.

You will gain hands-on experience working with Mako technologyincluding CT-based planning implant sizing registration and intra-operative supportwhile also developing strong competency in manual procedures instrumentation and OR protocols. Through shadowing experienced team members supporting product demonstrations and participating in labs and education programs you will learn the systems processes and best practices that define world-class clinical support.

This role requires adaptability steady composure and strong problem-solving in a fast-paced surgical environment. Because patients needs dont follow business hours you will also participate in on-call coverage including evenings weekends and holidays to ensure uninterrupted support for urgent cases and time-sensitive customer needs.

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 :

• Bachelors 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

• This position requires the handling of instruments that may have been contaminated by blood or bodily 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 drivers license.

• Fluency in written and spoken English .

United States of America Pay Ranges:

• US30 : $77900 - $108300 USD Annual

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Travel Percentage: 30%

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 contractors legal duty to furnish information.

Stryker is driven to work together with our customers to make healthcare better. Employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required depending on customer requirements to obtain the COVID-19 vaccination as an essential function of their role.

Required Experience:

IC