Clinical Specialist, Joint Replacement - Monroe, LA
About The Position
As a Clinical Specialist at Stryker, you will help improve orthopedic surgeries and support the company’s mission of making healthcare better. You will develop clinical and technical expertise in robotic Mako SmartRobotics™ and manual orthopedic procedures. In the operating room, you will assist surgeons with pre-operative planning, case preparation, system setup, and real-time procedural workflows to support 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 building competency in manual procedures, instrumentation, and operating-room protocols. Training includes shadowing experienced team members, supporting product demonstrations, and taking part in labs and education programs. You will work in a fast-paced surgical environment that requires adaptability, composure, and problem-solving. On-call coverage is required during evenings, weekends, and holidays to support urgent cases and time-sensitive customer needs. The position is field-based and involves 50% travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree; or an associate degree and 4 years of professional and/or related experience; or a high school diploma and 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 pounds.
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to manage stressful operating-room situations with professionalism and focus.
- Ability to handle instruments that may have been contaminated by blood or bodily fluids.
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.
- Support full case preparation, including instrumentation checks, equipment setup, and 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
