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Stryker

Manufactures orthopedic and surgical medical devices

Onsite Specialist

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryUpdated on Nov 5
Full-timeKalamazoo, MI, USA$21.58 - $29.20 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Operating Room experience and demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, surgical procedures, and techniques are preferred.
  • Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, are essential.
  • The role requires the ability to troubleshoot issues quickly and effectively in demanding, high-stress situations.
  • The role requires the ability to provide coverage at the assigned account and on other shifts, including shifts that may change without notice or rotate days and start and end times.
  • The role requires the ability to provide on-call services as required by the hospital or account, potentially overnight and on weekends; when the account contract includes on-call services, the employee must be within 45 minutes’ driving distance of the account.
  • The role requires the ability to provide coverage at other accounts in other regions, potentially involving overnight travel.
  • The role requires the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
  • The role requires the ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods.
  • The role requires corrected near visual acuity, color vision, mobility, bending, standing, stooping, and finger dexterity.
  • The role requires the ability to observe and correct minute inconsistencies, such as in printed text or product appearance.
  • The role requires the ability to explain and generate detailed guidelines and procedures.
  • Experience in Operating Room technical support or surgical services is required for the described support scope.
  • Familiarity with minimally invasive surgical procedures, including laparoscopy, arthroscopy, cystoscopy, and hysteroscopy, is required for the described support scope.
  • Familiarity with surgical supply chain or sterile processing department workflows is required for the described inventory-management scope.
  • The role requires the ability to set up, verify, and troubleshoot surgical equipment and integrated systems; familiarity with video conferencing, DICOM transfers, and electronic medical record connectivity is relevant where applicable.
  • The preferred education is a bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, or equivalent certifications.
  • The role requires adherence to HIPAA and related patient confidentiality policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical surgical support by managing relevant equipment.
  • Anticipate equipment needs of operating room staff and surgeons during surgical procedures.
  • Troubleshoot and maintain Stryker equipment and related devices.
  • Work with surgeons, operating room personnel, central processing, biomedical personnel, and other related personnel.
  • Maintain knowledge of equipment and disposable products through Stryker education and training programs.
  • Provide physicians and operating room personnel with information on new and current products.
  • Accurately and honestly record and report data metrics related to job functions monthly.
  • Maintain current account information and complete account-required vendor credentialing to support service levels.
  • Record and report surgical procedure information accurately.
  • Adhere to Stryker and medical facility policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Analyze and resolve routine and non-routine product issues promptly using independent judgment.
  • Provide coverage on all shifts at the assigned account and at other accounts inside and outside the region, including on-call, overnight, and weekend coverage as needed.
  • Set up Stryker towers, booms, lights, and integrated suite systems according to surgeon preference.
  • Confirm equipment functionality and image routing before each procedure.
  • Adjust camera, monitor, and device settings during procedures.
  • Troubleshoot endoscopy and integration systems during procedures.
  • Break down and stage Stryker equipment after procedures.
  • Clean and disinfect towers and components, restock consumables, and perform basic maintenance.
  • Educate operating room and sterile processing department staff on proper use and troubleshooting of Stryker products.
  • Support video conferencing, DICOM transfers, and electronic medical record connectivity where applicable.
  • Pick and stage surgical case carts using surgeon preference cards.
  • Document missing instruments and coordinate replenishment.
  • Ensure supplies and instruments are available before procedures 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 return merchandise authorization and par-level monitoring.

Desired Qualifications

  • Operating Room experience and demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, surgical procedures, and techniques.
  • Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent equipment problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent time-management skills and the ability to use independent judgment and critical thinking effectively.
  • Bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, or equivalent certifications.

About the Company

Stryker

Manufactures orthopedic and surgical medical devices

Stryker makes medical devices for hospitals, surgical centers and emergency responders, spanning joint implants, surgical instruments and patient transport equipment. Its Mako platform assists surgeons with joint replacement, while its neurotechnology products support brain and spine procedures and stroke treatment. Clinicians use its equipment during surgery and emergency care, and the company earns money by selling implants, disposable products and capital equipment through direct sales teams and distributors. The business also supplies training and technical support for healthcare providers using its devices. Stryker was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Portage, Michigan.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Portage, MI
Founded
1941

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