Job Details
The following is not intended to represent an all-inclusive list of job responsibilities, but to outline the ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of the position.
General Description:
Utilizes a wide array of knowledge, technical skills and critical thinking abilities to facilitate job functions during surgical procedures as well as preoperative and postoperative equipment management.
Essential Functions:
- Provides clinical surgical support by managing all relevant equipment.
- Anticipates related device needs of the O.R. staff and surgeon during surgical procedures.
- Is responsible for trouble-shooting and maintaining Stryker equipment and or other related devices.
- Works with surgeons, O.R. personnel, central processing, biomedical and all other related personnel.
- Maintains knowledge base of equipment and disposable products through Stryker education training programs.
- Provide physicians and OR personnel with information on new and current products.
- Must be able to accurately and honestly record and report data metrics related to all specific job functions on a monthly basis.
- Responsible for maintaining up-to-date account information to ensure continuous high levels of service at the account.
- Accurately records and reports all surgical procedure information.
- Adheres to all Stryker and medical facility policies, standards and procedures.
- Must be able to analyze and resolve both routine and non-routine product issues expediently using independent judgment.
- The ability to provide on-call services, as required, by the medical facility.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree, Associate’s Degree or equivalent certifications preferred.
- Operating Room experience and demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, surgical procedures and techniques preferred.
- Applicable for Specialists working in Sterile Processing Department: IAHCSMM CRCST Certification within 6 months of start date and on time yearly renewal
- Ability to exert up to 50lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs of force to constantly move objects.
- Ability to remain standing and/or walking for an extended period of time.
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office, strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are essential.
- Excellent time management skills with ability to use independent judgment and critical thinking effectively.
- Must be able to explain and generate detailed guidelines and procedures.
- Maintain professional appearance, work ethic, and attitude required by Stryker and the medical facility.
- Adhere to (HIPAA) and other related patient confidentiality policies and procedures.
- Must have near visual acuity (corrected) color vision, mobility, bending, standing, stooping, and finger dexterity.
- Must be able to observe and correct minute inconsistencies (e.g. in the printed word, product appearance, etc.).
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent equipment problem-solving skills.
Scope of Work Summary (Operating Room Support):
The OnSite Specialist provides in-room support for minimally invasive surgical (MIS) and related procedures, ensuring optimal performance of Stryker and third-party equipment. This role bridges clinical teams, SPD, and Stryker service lines to maintain smooth, high-quality OR operations.
Core Responsibilities:
- Set up Stryker towers, booms, lights, and integrated suite systems per surgeon preference.
- Confirm equipment functionality and image routing prior to each procedure.
- Adjust camera, monitor, and device settings intraoperatively.
- Provide immediate troubleshooting of endoscopy and integration systems.
- Manage post-procedure breakdown and staging of all Stryker equipment.
- Clean/disinfect towers and components, restock consumables, and perform basic maintenance.
- Educate OR and SPD staff on proper use and troubleshooting of Stryker products.
- Support video conferencing, DICOM transfers, and EMR connectivity (where applicable).
Qualifications:
- Experience in OR technical support or surgical services.
- Familiarity with MIS procedures (laparoscopy, arthroscopy, cystoscopy, hysteroscopy, etc.).
- Excellent communication and troubleshooting skills.
Scope of Work Summary (Sterile Processing Department – SPD):
Responsible for reprocessing and managing surgical instrumentation per IFU, HSPA/AAMI standards, and hospital policy.
Works alongside SPD staff to ensure timely, compliant reprocessing of Stryker and hospital-owned instruments.
Core Responsibilities:
- Decontaminate and assemble rigid scopes, cameras, light cords, and power instrumentation.
- Perform in-line function testing (leak, sharpness, insulation, or power checks).
- Wrap and containerize sets for sterilization per IFU.
- Maintain and update Stryker-managed instrumentation lists in collaboration with SPD leadership.
- Facilitate repairs, replacements, and instrument tracking per hospital protocols.
- Communicate with SPD and OR leaders regarding equipment readiness and process improvements.
Certifications:
- CRCST required within 6 months of hire (per Stryker and state legislation).
- Ongoing annual continuing education required.
Scope of Work Summary (High-level Disinfection & Endoscope Management):
Manages transportation, reprocessing, and high-level disinfection (HLD) of flexible endoscopes and TEE probes per hospital
policy and ANSI/AAMI standards.
Core Responsibilities:
- Transport used scopes and probes safely between procedural areas and reprocessing sites.
- Perform leak testing, manual cleaning, and automated or manual HLD.
- Validate and document all HLD cycles and labeling.
- Return processed scopes/probes to designated storage locations.
- Maintain communication with clinical departments regarding instrument availability.
Certifications:
- CER certification required within 6 months (or per state legislation).
- Ongoing continuing education required annually.
Pay rate will not be below any applicable local minimum wage rates.