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Stryker

Manufactures orthopedic and surgical medical devices

Team Lead

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$30.82 - $42.63/hr+ Monthly cell phone stipend
Junior
Bachelor's, Associate's
Chicago, IL, USA
In PersonMay cover other accounts, including overnight travel; on-call, overnight, weekend, and rotating shifts may be required.
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A minimum of 1 year of operating room and/or sterile processing experience, with demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, surgical procedures, and techniques.
  • For specialists working in the Sterile Processing Department, HSPA CRCST certification and timely annual renewal are required.
  • Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, and verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are essential.
  • Ability to troubleshoot issues quickly, efficiently, and effectively in demanding, high-stress situations.
  • Ability to provide support and coverage at the assigned account and shift, as well as other shifts; assigned shifts may change without notice and may include rotating days and hours.
  • Ability to provide on-call services as required by the hospital or account, including overnight and weekend coverage; when the account contract includes on-call services, residence must be within 45 minutes' driving distance of the account.
  • Ability to provide support and coverage at other accounts in other regions, which may include overnight travel.
  • Must have a personal smartphone; eligible for a monthly cell phone stipend, but not for a Stryker-issued phone through the company plan.
  • Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
  • Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods, with near visual acuity (corrected), color vision, mobility, bending, standing, stooping, and finger dexterity.
  • Ability to observe and correct minute inconsistencies, such as in printed text or product appearance.
  • Analytical skills, equipment problem-solving skills, and time-management skills, including the ability to use independent judgment and critical thinking effectively.
  • Ability to explain and generate detailed guidelines and procedures.
  • Must adhere to HIPAA and related patient-confidentiality policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
  • Direct and guide the team's day-to-day functions to ensure quality workmanship, operating room efficiency, Sterile Processing Department productivity, and customer satisfaction.
  • Partner with account stakeholders, cross-divisional sales teams, and cross-functional teams to improve account productivity and satisfaction.
  • Use clinical expertise, technical skills, and critical thinking to perform job functions during surgical procedures and manage equipment before and after procedures.
  • Allocate work to the OnSite team to meet daily customer expectations and ensure all team members, including the lead, meet task and service quality and productivity requirements.
  • Build an onboarding guide for new hires and tailor onboarding to each hire's learning style; ensure new hires and team members are credentialed and compliant with account requirements.
  • Serve as a team resource and support day-to-day engagement, performance, and activities.
  • Facilitate, lead, and participate in team-building activities.
  • Escalate performance and behavioral concerns or incidents to the Regional Supervisor in a timely manner; may assist with writing and delivering corrective action and common annual reviews.
  • Share clinical expertise with varied audiences and apply functional knowledge of Sterile Processing Department and operating room practices and surgeon preferences.
  • Provide in-service training at the customer's request.
  • Apply Joint Commission requirements in managing the team and account.
  • Understand business metrics and identify customer improvements and cost savings.
  • Submit and track fees per case when necessary.
  • Communicate proactively, clearly, and completely with appropriate account stakeholders using tact and diplomacy.
  • Attend continuing-education webinars throughout the year.
  • Create and conduct team huddles and update the huddle board or tracker daily, or weekly for small teams.
  • Troubleshoot and maintain Stryker equipment and other related devices.
  • Partner with surgeons, surgical staff, central processing, biomedical personnel, and related staff to improve surgical outcomes.
  • Accurately and honestly record and report monthly data metrics for job functions, including surgical procedure information.
  • Maintain current account information and ensure high service levels, including required vendor credentialing for self and team.
  • Escalate safety and quality issues to initiate remedial action.
  • Partner with Team Leads across the country to drive standardization and continuous improvement across regional lines.
  • Follow Stryker and medical-facility policies, standards, and procedures; ensure specialists follow them and escalate violations to the Regional Supervisor.
  • Maintain the professional appearance, work ethic, and attitude required by Stryker and the medical facility.
  • Provide support and coverage on all shifts at the assigned account and at other accounts inside or outside the region, potentially including on-call, overnight, weekend, and rotating shifts, and overnight travel.
  • Follow assigned-shift changes made without notice based on account or business needs, including rotating days and start and end times.
Desired Qualifications
  • A bachelor's degree, associate's degree, or equivalent certifications are preferred.
  • One year of OnSite experience is preferred.

About the company

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

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Founded

1941

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What believers are saying

  • Demand supports growth: July 2026 Stryker results show organic sales rose 9%, with reported sales reaching $6.6 billion.
  • Service extends equipment sales: Stryker's ProCare contracts bundle preventive maintenance, repairs and original manufacturer parts.
  • Relocation is available for Worcester technicians: Stryker's live transport service opening also lists 12 paid holidays.

What critics are saying

  • Operational failures reach customers: March 2026 cyberattack disrupted Stryker's ordering, manufacturing and shipping.
  • Older implants retain legal exposure: Stryker's recall estimates include Rejuvenate, LFIT V40 and legacy Wright hip products.
  • Field service demands travel: Stryker's northern Minnesota opening lists 80% travel plus evening or weekend call.

What makes Stryker unique

  • Mako combines imaging and physical guidance: Stryker uses CT-based planning and haptic boundaries during hip replacement.
  • Discarded devices return to service: Stryker's Sustainability Solutions reprocesses medical equipment for hospitals across the U.S. and Canada.
  • Transport extends its technology outside hospitals: Stryker's Power-LOAD supports stretchers while loading and unloading ambulances.

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Benefits

  • 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

Growth & Insights and Company News

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Stryker Corporation
Oct 27th, 2026
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