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Stryker

Manufactures orthopedic and surgical medical devices

Clinical Specialist-Joint Replacement

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/4/2026
$65.9k - $91.6k/yr
Mid
Bachelor's
Anchorage, AK, USA
In Person
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A four-year degree or equivalent is required.
  • Demonstrated aptitude in technical skills, technology systems, and administrative procedures such as enterprise resource planning software, office suite applications, file processing, and records management is required.
  • Ability to handle instruments that may have been contaminated by blood or other bodily fluids is required.
  • Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds is required.
  • Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects is required.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
  • Availability for on-call duties, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as determined by territory needs, is required.
Responsibilities
  • Train surgeons and operating room staff in operating the company's robotic arm applications to support ideal placement and precision.
  • Learn software for pre-operative computed tomography scans and assist surgeons with implant planning, sizing, and positioning.
  • Shadow and support daily account coordination, manage inventory and instrumentation, and complete total case preparation.
  • Document and report surgery support and educational events, and provide feedback to improve products, documentation, and methodologies.
  • Maintain and control locally consigned equipment, instruments, implants, disposables, and inventories.
  • Build foundational customer relationships through active participation in account management and support.
  • Provide prompt and accurate complaint reports in compliance with quality system requirements.
  • Perform on-call duties to address urgent technical needs and ensure continuous customer support.
  • Assist with product demonstrations and laboratory logistics.
  • Solve product problems for customers promptly and efficiently.
Desired Qualifications
  • One year of relevant work experience is preferred.
  • Previous clinical experience is preferred, including nursing, physical therapy, surgical technology, athletic training, personal training, or medical scribing.
  • Extracurricular involvement such as community service, leadership organizations, or athletic teams is preferred.

About the company

Stryker designs, manufactures, and sells medical devices across multiple areas, including surgical equipment, neurotechnology, and orthopedic implants, to hospitals and clinics worldwide. Its products are developed through engineering and clinical input, then manufactured and distributed to healthcare providers who use them during procedures to improve patient care and surgical efficiency. Stryker differentiates itself from competitors with a broad, integrated portfolio, a global sales and service network, and a strong emphasis on quality and ongoing product development to support safer, more efficient procedures. The company’s goal is to advance patient outcomes by delivering reliable, effective medical devices that expand access to care globally.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Founded

1941

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 organic sales grew 9%, showing resilient hospital demand across businesses.
  • Mako recorded its best-ever second quarter installations in the U.S. and internationally.
  • Stryker signed ZuriMED and bought AVS, deepening shoulder and peripheral vascular pipelines.

What critics are saying

  • A 2026 cyber incident disrupted production, delayed backorders, and exposed operational fragility.
  • Peripheral Vascular supply problems caused lost sales in Q2 2026 and linger into Q3.
  • Lakeland closures continue through mid-2027, signaling restructuring pressure and execution drag.

What makes Stryker unique

  • Mako surpassed 2.5 million procedures worldwide, reinforcing robotics leadership in orthopedics.
  • SportSuite Vision won FDA De Novo authorization for Apple Vision Pro surgical use.
  • Stryker combined Ortho Tech in 2026, tightening workflow across Mako and instruments.

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Medical & prescription plans

Supplemental health benefits

Flexible Spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Short-term & long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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PR Newswire
Oct 5th, 2026
Stryker launches Mako 4 SmartRobotics in India after 2.5M procedures globally

Stryker has launched Mako 4 SmartRobotics in India, introducing the fourth generation of its robotic-arm assisted technology for joint replacement procedures. The system combines patient-specific planning, robotic technology, and haptic guidance for total knee, partial knee, and total hip applications. Mako 4 uses 3D CT-based planning with AccuStop haptic technology to support surgeons in planning and executing procedures according to individual patient anatomy. The platform provides real-time intraoperative guidance for greater precision during joint replacement procedures. The global Mako platform has supported more than 2.5 million procedures across 47 countries. Aman Rishi, Stryker's vice president and general manager for India, said the launch aims to raise the standard of care and expand access for joint replacement patients nationwide.

Stryker Corporation
Sep 20th, 2026
Stryker completes acquisition of Amplitude Vascular Systems to add next-generation IVL technology to peripheral vascular portfolio

Portage, Michigan, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Stryker (NYSE:SYK announced that it has completed the acquisition of Amplitude Vascular Systems, Inc. (AVS), a privately held medical technology company developing a next-generation intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) platform designed to treat complex peripheral arterial disease. “This acquisition is a significant milestone in expanding our peripheral vascular portfolio and enhancing our ability to address challenging arterial disease,” said Kevin Lobo, Chair and CEO, Stryker. “By integrating AVS’s innovative CO₂-generated pressure wave technology with Stryker’s scale and resources, we are well-positioned to deliver solutions that support physicians and patient outcomes.” The addition of an IVL platform will strengthen Stryker’s impact in peripheral vascular solutions. About Stryker Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products

PR Newswire
Sep 16th, 2026
Stryker launches Prophecy surgical planning for Incompass ankle system after 100,000 cases

Stryker is launching Prophecy Surgical Planning for its Incompass Total Ankle System and introducing Hoffmann LRF smartHEX at the 2026 American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society Annual Meeting in Seattle. Prophecy has supported patient-specific planning for more than 100,000 ankle cases over 14 years. The platform now offers surgeons 3D visualisation and both resect-through and pin-through fixation options within a single connected platform. The Incompass Total Ankle System was designed using insights from Prophecy and Stryker's orthopaedic modelling analytics, incorporating real-world anatomy into the implant design. Hoffmann LRF smartHEX expands Stryker's limb reconstruction portfolio with new rings, struts and frame components. It includes a mobile app and planning software designed to enhance frame versatility and support connected care for complex deformity correction.

PR Newswire
Sep 1st, 2026
Stryker completes first hip surgery using FDA-authorized Apple Vision Pro app SportSuite Vision

Stryker has completed the first surgical procedure using its FDA-authorized SportSuite Vision application on Apple Vision Pro at Duke Health. The hip arthroscopy was performed by orthopaedic surgeon Dr Chad Mather III at the academic medical centre. SportSuite Vision received FDA De Novo authorization on 17 July, making it the first application approved for intraoperative use with Apple Vision Pro. The technology allows surgeons to view arthroscopic video, HipCheck, HipMap and CT imaging within their field of vision during procedures. The spatial computing application aims to reduce reliance on traditional monitors positioned throughout operating rooms. By bringing multiple data sources into the surgeon's field of view, it supports a more streamlined and ergonomic surgical workflow during complex arthroscopic procedures.

StockTitan
Aug 31st, 2026
Stryker to acquire ZuriMED's rotator cuff augmentation technology for shoulder portfolio

Stryker has signed a definitive agreement to acquire ZuriMED, a privately held developer of the FiberLocker System for rotator cuff repair. The commercialised soft tissue augmentation technology is designed to provide increased biomechanical strength and reduce clinical failure in rotator cuff procedures. According to Stryker, the acquisition will strengthen its shoulder portfolio and expand support for shoulder specialists across sports medicine and arthroplasty. Rotator cuff augmentation is described as one of the fastest-growing areas in sports medicine and a significant opportunity in shoulder care. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions. Stryker and ZuriMED will operate as separate entities until closing is complete.