About The Position

Utilizes a wide array of knowledge, technical skills and critical thinking abilities to facilitate job functions during surgical procedures as well as preoperative and postoperative equipment management.

Requirements

  • Operating Room experience and demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, surgical procedures and techniques preferred.
  • Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office, strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are essential.
  • The ability to quickly, efficiently, and effectively troubleshoot issues in the moment in demanding, high stress situations.
  • The ability to provide support/coverage, not only at your assigned account during your assigned shift, but also on other shifts that need additional support.
  • The ability to provide on-call services as required by the hospital/account, which may include overnight and weekends.
  • If the account contract includes on-call services, you must be within 45 minutes driving distance from the account.
  • The ability to provide support/coverage at other accounts in other regions, which may include overnight travel.
  • Ability to exert up to 50lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs of force to constantly move objects.
  • Ability to remain standing and/or walking for an extended period of time.
  • Must have near visual acuity (corrected) color vision, mobility, bending, standing, stooping, and finger dexterity.
  • Must be able to observe and correct minute inconsistencies (e.g. in the printed word, product appearance, etc.).
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent equipment problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent time management skills with ability to use independent judgment and critical thinking effectively.
  • Must be able to explain and generate detailed guidelines and procedures.
  • Experience in OR technical support or surgical services.
  • Familiarity with MIS procedures (laparoscopy, arthroscopy, cystoscopy, hysteroscopy, etc.).
  • Excellent communication and troubleshooting skills.
  • CRCST required within 6 months of hire (per Stryker and state legislation).
  • Ongoing annual continuing education required.
  • CER certification required within 6 months (or per state legislation).
  • Ongoing continuing education required annually.
  • Familiarity with surgical supply chain or SPD workflows.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Prior OR or SPD leadership experience preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal and project coordination skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s Degree, Associate’s Degree or equivalent certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provides clinical surgical support by managing all relevant equipment.
  • Anticipates related device needs of the O.R. staff and surgeon during surgical procedures.
  • Is responsible for trouble-shooting and maintaining Stryker equipment and or other related devices.
  • Works with surgeons, O.R. personnel, central processing, biomedical and all other related personnel.
  • Maintains knowledge base of equipment and disposable products through Stryker education training programs.
  • Provide physicians and OR personnel with information on new and current products.
  • Must be able to accurately and honestly record and report data metrics related to all specific job functions on a monthly basis.
  • Responsible for maintaining up-to-date account information to ensure continuous high levels of service at the account; including all vendor credentialing required by the account.
  • Accurately records and reports all surgical procedure information.
  • Adheres to all Stryker and medical facility policies, standards and procedures.
  • Analyze and resolve both routine and non-routine product issues expediently using independent judgment.
  • Maintain professional appearance, work ethic, and attitude required by Stryker and the medical facility.
  • Adhere to (HIPAA) and other related patient confidentiality policies and procedures.
  • Provide support/coverage on all shifts at your assigned account, as well as provide support/coverage at other account in and outside your region; other shifts might include on-call, overnight, and weekends; other accounts might require overnight travel.
  • Applicable for Specialists working in Sterile Processing Department: HSPA CRCST Certification within 6 months of start date and on time yearly renewal
  • Set up Stryker towers, booms, lights, and integrated suite systems per surgeon preference.
  • Confirm equipment functionality and image routing prior to each procedure.
  • Adjust camera, monitor, and device settings intraoperatively.
  • Provide immediate troubleshooting of endoscopy and integration systems.
  • Manage post-procedure breakdown and staging of all Stryker equipment.
  • Clean/disinfect towers and components, restock consumables, and perform basic maintenance.
  • Educate OR and SPD staff on proper use and troubleshooting of Stryker products.
  • Support video conferencing, DICOM transfers, and EMR connectivity (where applicable).
  • Decontaminate and assemble rigid scopes, cameras, light cords, and power instrumentation.
  • Perform in-line function testing (leak, sharpness, insulation, or power checks).
  • Wrap and containerize sets for sterilization per IFU.
  • Maintain and update Stryker-managed instrumentation lists in collaboration with SPD leadership.
  • Facilitate repairs, replacements, and instrument tracking per hospital protocols.
  • Communicate with SPD and OR leaders regarding equipment readiness and process improvements.
  • Transport used scopes and probes safely between procedural areas and reprocessing sites.
  • Perform leak testing, manual cleaning, and automated or manual HLD.
  • Validate and document all HLD cycles and labeling.
  • Return processed scopes/probes to designated storage locations.
  • Maintain communication with clinical departments regarding instrument availability.
  • Pick and stage surgical case carts using surgeon preference cards.
  • Document missing instruments and coordinate replenishment.
  • Ensure all supplies and instruments are available prior to procedure start.
  • Manage postoperative put-backs, restocking, and inventory accuracy.
  • Track and communicate rapid turnover and trauma case needs.
  • Support da Vinci or other specialized inventory processes, including RMA and par-level monitoring.
  • Serve as point of contact for all OnSite service issues, escalations, and process improvements.
  • Coordinate coverage adjustments, quality reporting, and service exclusions as outlined in the SOW.
  • Support da Vinci, Spy-Phi, and other specialty service lines as assigned.
  • Lead in-servicing, data integration setup, and clinical collaboration.
  • Assist with managing Stryker HUB, iSuite Media, and teleconference configurations.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

Associate degree

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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