Clinical Specialist, Joint Replacement (Western Mass/Southern VT)

About the role

Stryker is hiring a Clinical Specialist for its Joint Replacement program covering Western Massachusetts and Southern Vermont. This is a field-based role supporting surgeons in the operating room, helping them with pre-operative planning, case preparation, system setup and real-time procedural workflows so that outcomes are safe, accurate and efficient. It involves hands-on work with Mako SmartRobotics technology and manual procedures, and includes on-call coverage for evenings, weekends and holidays.

Key responsibilities

• Build competency in solo case coverage for manual and robotic procedures through hands-on training.
• Assist surgeons with pre-operative CT-based planning, implant sizing and positioning using advanced software.
• Support full case preparation, including instrumentation checks, equipment setup and OR readiness.
• Troubleshoot technical issues in the operating room.
• Learn and support daily account coordination, including inventory management and logistics.
• Shadow experienced teammates to understand territory dynamics and surgeon preferences.
• Take part in product demonstrations, cadaver labs, education programs and customer training events.
• Build trust-based relationships with surgeons, OR staff and cross-functional partners.
• Handle administrative tasks for accounts, system updates and case documentation.
• Collaborate with sales partners to deliver a unified customer experience.
• Complete required trainings, competencies and certifications, and provide on-call coverage.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree, or associate degree with 4 years of professional or related experience, or high school diploma with 6 years of experience.
• Preferred: 1 year of relevant work experience; previous clinical experience (nursing, physical therapy, surgical technology, athletic training, personal training, medical scribing, etc.) is preferred.
• Valid driver's license and fluency in written and spoken English.
• Ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, exert up to 50 lbs occasionally and handle instruments that may have been contaminated by blood or bodily fluids.
• Ability to manage stressful OR situations professionally; on-call coverage is required.

What we offer

• Salary of $71,900 - $100,000 USD annually.
• 60% travel percentage.