OnSite Specialist - Springfield, MO

Position summary: 

• Utilizes a wide array of knowledge, technical skills and critical thinking abilities to facilitate job functions during surgical procedures as well as preoperative and postoperative equipment management.

• Essential duties & responsibilities: (detailed description)

• Provides clinical surgical support by managing all relevant equipment.

• Anticipates related device needs of the O.R. staff and surgeon during surgical procedures.

• Is responsible for trouble-shooting and maintaining Stryker equipment and or other related devices.

• Works with surgeons, O.R. personnel, central processing, biomedical and all other related personnel.

• Maintains knowledge base of equipment and disposable products through Stryker education training programs.

• Provide physicians and OR personnel with information on new and current products. 

• Must be able to accurately and honestly record and report data metrics related to all specific job functions on a monthly basis . 

• Responsible for maintaining up-to-date account information to ensure continuous high levels of service at the account; including all vendor credentialing required by the account.

• Accurately records and reports all surgical procedure information.

• Adheres to all Stryker and medical facility policies, standards and procedures.

• Analyze and resolve both routine and non-routine product issues expediently using independent judgment.

• Maintain professional appearance, work ethic, and attitude required by Stryker and the medical facility.

• Adhere to (HIPAA) and other related patient confidentiality policies and procedures. 

• Provide support/coverage on all shifts at your assigned account, as well as provide support/coverage at other account in and outside your region; other shifts might include on-call, overnight, and weekends; other accounts might require overnight travel.

• Note: Assigned shifts may change without notice based on account/business needs, this may include a rotating shift (which is a shift that has rotating/changing days of the week AND start and end time)

Education & special trainings :

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• Bachelor’s Degree, Associate’s Degree or equivalent certifications preferred.

• Applicable for Specialists working in Sterile Processing Department: HSPA CRCST Certification within 6 months of start date and on time yearly renewal

Qualifications & experience:

• Operating Room experience and demonstrated 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.

• The ability to quickly, efficiently, and effectively troubleshoot issues in the moment in demanding, high stress situations.

• The ability to provide support/coverage, not only at your assigned account during your assigned shift, but also on other shifts that need additional support. Note: Assigned shifts may change without notice based on account/business needs, this may include a rotating shift (which is a shift that has rotating/changing days of the week AND start and end time)

• The ability to provide on-call services as required by the hospital/account, which may include overnight and weekends. If the account contract includes on-call services, you must be within 45 minutes driving distance from the account.

• The ability to provide support/coverage at other accounts in other regions, which may include overnight travel.

Physical & mental requirements: 

• Ability to exert up to 50lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs of force to constantly move objects.  

• Ability to remain standing and/or walking for an extended period of time .

• Must have near visual acuity (corrected) color vision, mobility, bending, standing, stooping, and finger dexterity. 

• Must be able to observe and correct minute inconsistencies (e.g. in the printed word, product appearance, etc.). 

• Excellent analytical skills. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills. 

• Excellent equipment problem-solving skills. 

• Excellent time management skills with ability to use independent judgment and critical thinking effectively.

• Must be able to explain and generate detailed guidelines and procedures.

• Scope of Work Summary (Operating Room Support) :
  The OnSite Specialist provides in-room support for minimally invasive surgical (MIS) and related 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.

  Core 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).

  Qualifications:

  • Experience in OR technical support or surgical services.

  • Familiarity with MIS procedures (laparoscopy, arthroscopy, cystoscopy, hysteroscopy, etc.).

  • Excellent communication and troubleshooting skills.

Pay rate will not be below any applicable local minimum wage rates.

$21.58 - $29.20 USD Hourly