Clinical Specialist, Joint Replacement - Boston/ Newton, MA

Overview

As a Clinical Specialist at Stryker, you will help improve orthopedic surgeries around the world and play a direct role in our mission of making healthcare better. In this role, you will build deep clinical and technical expertise across both robotic (MakoSmartRobotics ) and manual orthopedic procedures. You will support surgeons in the operating room by assisting with pre operative planning, case preparation, system setup, and real time procedural workflows to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient outcomes.

What You Will Do

• Gain 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 confidently and efficiently in the operating room.
• Learn and support workflow for daily account coordination, including inventory management and logistics.
• Shadow experienced teammates to understand territory dynamics and surgeon preferences.
• Participate in product demonstrations, cadaver labs, education programs, and customer training events.
• Build and maintain strong, trust based relationships with surgeons, OR staff, and cross functional partners.
• Manage administrative tasks related to accounts, system updates, and case documentation.
• Collaborate with sales partners to ensure seamless execution and a unified customer experience.
• Complete required trainings, competencies, and certifications.
• Provide on call coverage during evenings, weekends, and holidays.

What You Need

• Bachelor's degree or higher education with related experience.
• 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Previous clinical experience (nursing, physical therapy, surgical technology, athletic training, medical scribing, etc.).
• Strong problem solving skills and the ability to work in a fast paced surgical environment.

Additional Information

This position requires the handling of instruments that may have been contaminated by blood or bodily fluids. In compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, Stryker will provide a safe working environment for all employees. Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs. Ability to stand for extended periods. Ability to manage stressful OR situations with professionalism and focus. Must have a valid driver's license. Fluency in written and spoken English required.

Salary and Benefits

Min. $71,900.00 - Max. $100,000.00 salary plus bonus eligible + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors. Health benefits include medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program, and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short term disability insurance. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Depending on customer requirements, employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.