OnSite Specialist - Palo Alto, CA

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: 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 for other shifts; 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). Operating Room (OR) – In-Room Technical Support Set up Stryker video towers, booms, lights, and integrated suite equipment to surgeon specifications. Verify equipment functionality, routing, and camera/monitor settings prior to the procedure. Provide real‑time intraoperative troubleshooting of Stryker and supported third‑party systems. Support teleconferencing, DICOM transfers, and EMR connectivity when applicable. Educate OR staff on Stryker equipment functionality, proper usage, and troubleshooting. Facilitate equipment and instrumentation repairs in accordance with service contracts. Collaborate with OR and SPD teams to ensure availability of instrumentation and equipment, communicating delays or rapid turnover needs proactively. 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: HSPACRCST 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 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. Physical & mental requirements Ability to exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 20 lbs 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. Pay rate Pay rate will not be below any applicable local minimum wage rates. $28.06 – $37.96 USD Hourly #J-18808-Ljbffr Stryker Group