Clinical Specialist - Joint Replacement - Orange County

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 (Mako SmartRoboticsTM) 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. You will gain hands-on experience working with Mako technology—including CT-based planning, implant sizing, registration, and intra-operative support—while also developing strong competency in manual procedures, instrumentation, and OR protocols. Through shadowing experienced team members, supporting product demonstrations, and participating in labs and education programs, you will learn the systems, processes, and best practices that define world-class clinical support. This role requires adaptability, steady composure, and strong problem-solving in a fast-paced surgical environment. Because patients’ needs don’t follow business hours, you will also participate in on-call coverage, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to ensure uninterrupted support for urgent cases and time-sensitive customer needs.

Bachelor’s degree

OR

Associate degree with 4 years of professional and/or related experience

High school diploma with 6 years of professional and/or related experience

Preferred:

1 year of relevant work experience.

Previous clinical experience (nursing, physical therapy, surgical technology, athletic training, personal training, medical scribing, etc.).

Extracurricular involvement such as community service, leadership organizations, or athletic teams.

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

Exerting up to 50 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.

Must have a valid driver’s license.

Fluency in written and spoken English required.

$68,900 - $95,800 USD Annual