Clinical Specialist, Joint Replacement - Ann Arbor/Novi, MI

Stryker • Ann Arbor, MI

1d • Onsite

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 across robotic Mako SmartRobotics™ and manual orthopedic procedures, supporting surgeons in the operating room with pre-operative planning, case preparation, system setup, and real-time procedural workflows to promote safe, accurate, and efficient outcomes. The role includes hands-on experience with CT-based planning, implant sizing, registration, intra-operative support, manual procedures, instrumentation, and operating-room protocols. Training includes shadowing experienced team members, supporting product demonstrations, and participating in labs and education programs. The position calls for adaptability, composure, and problem-solving in a fast-paced surgical environment. On-call coverage is required during evenings, weekends, and holidays for urgent cases and time-sensitive customer needs. The role is field-based, involves 30% travel, and requires 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; alternatively, an associate degree plus 4 years of professional and/or related experience; or a high school diploma plus 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.
• Ability to handle instruments that may have been contaminated by blood or bodily fluids.
• Availability for on-call coverage during evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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 learn 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 trainings, competencies, and certifications.
• Provide on-call coverage during evenings, weekends, and holidays.

What This Job Offers

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