Clinical Specialist, Joint Replacement - Central Jersey/Ocean County

Stryker • Edison, NJ

19d • Onsite

About The Position

As a field-based Clinical Specialist at Stryker, you will build clinical and technical expertise across robotic (Mako SmartRobotics™) and manual orthopedic procedures. You will support surgeons in the operating room with pre-operative planning, case preparation, system setup, and real-time procedural workflows to help ensure safe, accurate, and efficient outcomes. The role includes hands-on work with Mako technology, including CT-based planning, implant sizing, registration, and intra-operative support, as well as developing competency in manual procedures, instrumentation, and operating room protocols.

You will learn through shadowing experienced team members, supporting product demonstrations, and participating in labs and education programs. The work requires adaptability, composure, and problem-solving in a fast-paced surgical environment. On-call coverage is required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to support urgent cases and time-sensitive customer needs. The role involves 30% travel and handling instruments that may have been contaminated by blood or bodily fluids. Stryker states that it will provide a safe working environment in compliance with OSHA regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or an associate degree with 4 years of professional and/or related experience, or a high school diploma with 6 years of professional and/or related experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to manage stressful operating room situations with professionalism and focus.
• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Previous clinical experience, such as nursing, physical therapy, surgical technology, athletic training, personal training, or medical scribing.
• Extracurricular involvement such as community service, leadership organizations, or athletic teams.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Prepare cases, including checking instruments, setting up equipment, and ensuring operating room readiness.
• Troubleshoot technical issues in the operating room.
• Learn and support daily account coordination workflows, 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 relationships with surgeons, operating room staff, and cross-functional partners.
• Manage account-related administrative tasks, system updates, and case documentation.
• Collaborate with sales partners to support seamless execution and a unified customer experience.
• Complete required training, competencies, and certifications.
• Provide on-call coverage during evenings, weekends, and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level