OnSite Specialist - Houston, TX

Position summary: 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 duties & responsibilities: (detailed description) u00b7 Provides clinical surgical support by managing all relevant equipment. u00b7 Anticipates related device needs of the O.R. staff and surgeon during surgical procedures. u00b7 Is responsible for trouble-shooting and maintaining Stryker equipment and or other related devices. u00b7 Works with surgeons, O.R. personnel, central processing, biomedical and all other related personnel. u00b7 Maintains knowledge base of equipment and disposable products through Stryker education training programs. u00b7 Provide physicians and OR personnel with information on new and current products. u00b7 Must be able to accurately and honestly record and report data metrics related to all specific job functions on a monthly basis. u00b7 Responsible for maintaining up-to-date account information to ensure continuous high levels of service at the account; including all vendor credentialing required by the account. u00b7 Accurately records and reports all surgical procedure information. u00b7 Adheres to all Stryker and medical facility policies, standards and procedures. u00b7 Analyze and resolve both routine and non-routine product issues expediently using independent judgment. u00b7 Maintain professional appearance, work ethic, and attitude required by Stryker and the medical facility. u00b7 Adhere to (HIPAA) and other related patient confidentiality policies and procedures. u00b7 Provide support/coverage on all shifts at your assigned account, as well as provide support/coverage at other account in and outside your region; other shifts might include on-call, overnight, and weekends; other accounts might require overnight travel. o Note: Assigned shifts may change without notice based on account/business needs, this may include a rotating shift (which is a shift that has rotating/changing days of the week AND start and end time) Education & special trainings: u00b7 Bacheloru2019s Degree, Associateu2019s Degree or equivalent certifications preferred. u00b7 Applicable for Specialists working in Sterile Processing Department: HSPA CRCST Certification within 6 months of start date and on time yearly renewal Qualifications & experience: u00b7 Operating Room experience and demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, surgical procedures and techniques preferred. u00b7 Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office, strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are essential. u00b7 The ability to quickly, efficiently, and effectively troubleshoot issues in the moment in demanding, high stress situations. u00b7 The ability to provide support/coverage, not only at your assigned account during your assigned shift, but also on other shifts that need additional support. Note: Assigned shifts may change without notice based on account/business needs, this may include a rotating shift (which is a shift that has rotating/changing days of the week AND start and end time) u00b7 The ability to provide on-call services as required by the hospital/account, which may include overnight and weekends. If the account contract includes on-call services, you must be within 45 minutes driving distance from the account. u00b7 The ability to provide support/coverage at other accounts in other regions, which may include overnight travel. Physical & mental requirements: u00b7 Ability to exert up to 50lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs of force to constantly move objects. u00b7 Ability to remain standing and/or walking for an extended period of time. u00b7 Must have near visual acuity (corrected) color vision, mobility, bending, standing, stooping, and finger dexterity. u00b7 Must be able to observe and correct minute inconsistencies (e.g. in the printed word, product appearance, etc.). u00b7 Excellent analytical skills. u00b7 Excellent interpersonal skills. u00b7 Excellent equipment problem-solving skills. u00b7 Excellent time management skills with ability to use independent judgment and critical thinking effectively. u00b7 Must be able to explain and generate detailed guidelines and procedures. Insert detailed job description here. 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: u00b7 Set up Stryker towers, booms, lights, and integrated suite systems per surgeon preference. u00b7 Confirm equipment functionality and image routing prior to each procedure. u00b7 Adjust camera, monitor, and device settings intraoperatively. u00b7 Provide immediate troubleshooting of endoscopy and integration systems. u00b7 Manage post-procedure breakdown and staging of all Stryker equipment. u00b7 Clean/disinfect towers and components, restock consumables, and perform basic maintenance. u00b7 Educate OR and SPD staff on proper use and troubleshooting of Stryker products. u00b7 Support video conferencing, DICOM transfers, and EMR connectivity (where applicable). Qualifications: u00b7 Experience in OR technical support or surgical services. u00b7 Familiarity with MIS procedures (laparoscopy, arthroscopy, cystoscopy, hysteroscopy, etc.). u00b7 Excellent communication and troubleshooting skills. Scope of Work Summary (Sterile Processing Department u2013 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: u00b7 Decontaminate and assemble rigid scopes, cameras, light cords, and power instrumentation. u00b7 Perform in-line function testing (leak, sharpness, insulation, or power checks). u00b7 Wrap and containerize sets for sterilization per IFU. u00b7 Maintain and update Stryker-managed instrumentation lists in collaboration with SPD leadership. u00b7 Facilitate repairs, replacements, and instrument tracking per hospital protocols. u00b7 Communicate with SPD and OR leaders regarding equipment readiness and process improvements. Certifications: u00b7 CRCST required within 6 months of hire (per Stryker and state legislation) u00b7 Ongoing annual continuing education required. Pay rate will not be below any applicable local minimum wage rates. 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. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. 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.Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer u2013 M/F/Veteran/Disability.

Created: 2026-01-23