OnSite Specialist - Chicago, IL

Stryker•Chicago, IL

22h•$24 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

As an Endoscopy OnSite Specialist, you will support surgical teams and help ensure equipment, processes, and information flow smoothly to promote exceptional patient care. The role involves preparing and maintaining surgical equipment and disposable products, supporting operating room teams during procedures, troubleshooting equipment issues, collaborating with clinical partners, maintaining documentation, and educating staff on product use. You will follow safety, facility, and privacy standards and provide flexible coverage, including rotating, on-call, overnight, and weekend shifts. Travel to support other accounts may be required. In the Sterile Processing Department, the position is responsible for reprocessing and managing surgical instrumentation according to instructions for use (IFU), HSPA/AAMI standards, and hospital policy. The specialist works alongside SPD staff to ensure timely, compliant reprocessing of Stryker and hospital-owned instruments. The stated flat base rate is $26.10 per hour, with benefits; the listed hourly range is $23.74–$32.12.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
0+ years of related work experience.
Ability to work rotating schedules, including on-call, overnight, and weekend shifts, and arrive within 45 minutes when on call.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds frequently; stand, walk, bend, stoop, and use fine motor skills for extended periods.
Corrected visual acuity, color vision, mobility, and dexterity sufficient to identify and correct small inconsistencies in equipment or documentation.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills, including the ability to make independent decisions in high-pressure environments.
Ability to clearly explain and follow detailed guidelines and procedures.
Proficiency with basic computer applications such as Microsoft Office, and strong interpersonal, verbal, written, and organizational skills.
Ability to travel and provide coverage at other accounts as needed, including occasional overnight travel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or associate’s degree, or equivalent certifications.
At least 1 year of experience in customer service, technical assistance, clinical support, sterile workflow operations, or operating room environments.
Knowledge of anatomy, surgical procedures, and instrumentation.
HSPA/CRCST certification; required within 6 months for Sterile Processing roles and renewed annually.

Responsibilities

Prepare, manage, and maintain surgical equipment and disposable products so they are available, functional, and ready before procedures.
Support operating room teams during procedures by anticipating device needs and making timely equipment adjustments.
Troubleshoot routine and complex equipment issues using independent judgment.
Collaborate with surgeons, operating room personnel, central processing, biomedical staff, and other clinical partners.
Maintain accurate procedure, equipment usage, monthly performance, and account documentation.
Stay current on Stryker equipment, disposable products, and new technologies, and educate clinical staff on product use.
Follow safety, facility, and privacy standards, including patient confidentiality requirements.
Provide flexible coverage, including rotating schedules, on-call, overnight, and weekend shifts, and support other accounts as needed.
Reprocess and manage surgical instrumentation according to IFU, HSPA/AAMI standards, and hospital policy.
Decontaminate and assemble rigid scopes, cameras, light cords, and power instrumentation.
Perform in-line function testing, including leak, sharpness, insulation, or power checks.
Wrap and containerize sets for sterilization according to IFU.
Maintain and update Stryker-managed instrumentation lists in collaboration with SPD leadership.
Facilitate repairs, replacements, and instrument tracking according to hospital protocols.
Communicate with SPD and OR leaders about equipment readiness and process improvements.