Clinical Specialist, Joint Replacement - Central Jersey/Ocean County
Stryker
Summary
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.
Job description
You will gain hands-on experience working with Mako technology—including CT-based planning, implant sizing, registration, and intra-operative support—while 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 don’t 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 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
- 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.
Requirements
- 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
- 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
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Fluency in written and spoken English required
Company overview
Stryker is a global leader in medical technology, founded in 1941 by Dr. Homer Stryker and headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. As one of the world's premier medical device companies, Stryker operates across three major business segments: Medical and Surgical Equipment, Orthopaedics and Spine, and Neurotechnology. The company impacts more than 150 million patients annually through its innovative products and services sold in over 75 countries worldwide. With approximately 53,000 employees globally and annual sales of $22.6 billion in 2024, Stryker maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing $1.5 billion in R&D annually. The company's diverse portfolio includes surgical instruments, orthopedic implants, neurovascular devices, endoscopic systems, and advanced digital healthcare solutions. Stryker is recognized for its Mako robotic-assisted surgery systems and has been consistently ranked as one of Fortune's World's Best Workplaces for eight consecutive years, demonstrating its commitment to corporate culture and employee development.