OnSite Specialist - San Antonio, TX at Stryker

San Antonio, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Associate’s Degree or equivalent certifications required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • SPD experience highly preferred
  • IAHCSMM certification ideal or IAHCSMM CRCST Certification within 6 months of start date and on time yearly renewal
  • Operating Room experience and demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, surgical procedures and techniques highly preferred
  • Experience and demonstrated success working on a team highly preferred
  • 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
  • Excellent time management skills with ability to use independent judgment and critical thinking effectively
  • Ability to explain and generate detailed guidelines and procedures
  • Maintain professional appearance, work ethic, and attitude
  • College degree or equivalent typically required; good knowledge and comprehensive understanding of processes, procedures, and systems; ability to make judgements based on practice and previous experience

Responsibilities

  • Interact with customers, company sales and/or service representatives to handle pre-sales or post-sales service functions
  • Receive customer requests and prepare documents/trouble tickets related to processing returns (RMA), servicing, and exchanges
  • Update databases with status of returned materials issues and account for returns inventory
  • Record and report the status of equipment returns, repairs, replacements, sales orders, and delivery schedules
  • Ensure service information is accessible by sorting and filing documents/forms
  • Schedule field service repair calls as needed
  • Handle requests for additional company materials
  • Maintain records of returns, schedule changes, product enhancements or changes, and product pricing; resolve return credit problems
  • Manage and care for customer’s equipment within the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) and Operating Room support
  • Perform the cleaning, maintenance, and assembly of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment
  • Ensure surgeon’s equipment is clean, sterile, functioning properly, and ready for the next case
  • Perform job functions while adhering to all industry and facility-specific standards and safety protocols
  • Provide clinical surgical support by managing all relevant equipment
  • Anticipate related device needs of the O.R. staff and surgeon during surgical procedures
  • Trouble-shoot and maintain Stryker equipment and other related devices
  • Work with surgeons, O.R. personnel, central processing, biomedical, and all other related personnel
  • Maintain knowledge base of equipment and disposable products through Stryker education training programs
  • Provide physicians and OR personnel with information on new and current products
  • Accurately record and report all surgical procedure information
  • Adhere to all Stryker and medical facility policies, standards, and procedures
  • Analyze and resolve both routine and non-routine product issues expediently using independent judgment
  • Provide on-call services as required by the medical facility

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Sterile ProcessingSurgical InstrumentationEquipment CleaningEquipment MaintenanceEquipment AssemblyInventory ManagementCustomer ServiceRMA ProcessingDatabase UpdatesSafety Standards

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or office-based?

This is a field-based role requiring on-site presence in San Antonio, TX, interacting with customers in settings like the Sterile Processing Department and Operating Room.

What education or experience is required for this role?

The position typically requires a college degree or equivalent in process or related field, with no specific experience mentioned, but professional mastery of a specialized field and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

What are the main responsibilities of the OnSite Specialist?

Key duties include managing and caring for customer equipment in SPD and OR, performing cleaning, maintenance, and assembly of surgical instrumentation, ensuring equipment is sterile and functional, providing clinical support during procedures, troubleshooting equipment, and adhering to safety protocols.

Does this role require on-call availability?

Yes, the ability to provide on-call services is required as needed by the medical facility.

What skills make a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates demonstrate independent judgment to analyze and resolve routine and non-routine product issues, comprehensive knowledge of processes and systems, ability to work with surgeons and OR personnel, and adherence to industry standards while anticipating equipment needs.

Stryker

Develops and manufactures medical devices and equipment

About Stryker

Stryker develops and manufactures medical devices and equipment aimed at improving patient care and surgical efficiency. Their products include surgical tools, neurotechnology devices, and orthopedic implants, which are sold directly to hospitals and clinics. Stryker stands out from competitors by focusing on high-quality products and a commitment to advancing healthcare solutions. The company's goal is to enhance the overall healthcare experience for both patients and medical professionals.

Kalamazoo, MichiganHeadquarters
1941Year Founded
$423.3MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Medical & prescription plans
Supplemental health benefits
Flexible Spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Short-term & long-term disability
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Risks

Integration challenges from acquisitions may strain Stryker's resources.
Rapid tech advancements risk obsolescence of Stryker's current products.
Regulatory scrutiny on acquisitions could delay Stryker's market entry.

Differentiation

Stryker's acquisitions enhance its minimally invasive surgical solutions portfolio.
Entry into the peripheral vascular segment diversifies Stryker's market presence.
Stryker's focus on AI integration boosts diagnostic accuracy and operational efficiency.

Upsides

Growing demand for minimally invasive solutions aligns with Stryker's strategic acquisitions.
The orthopedic implants market growth benefits Stryker's expanding product line.
Stryker's acquisition of Inari Medical positions it in a high-growth vascular market.

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