Education & special trainings:
Bachelor’s Degree, Associate’s Degree or equivalent certifications preferred.
Applicable for Specialists working in Sterile Processing Department: HSPA CRCST Certification within 6 months of start date and on time yearly renewal
Qualifications & experience:
Operating Room experience and demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, surgical procedures and techniques preferred.
Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office, strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are essential.
The ability to quickly, efficiently, and effectively troubleshoot issues in the moment in demanding, high stress situations.
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)
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.
The ability to provide support/coverage at other accounts in other regions, which may include overnight travel.
Physical & mental requirements:
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.
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.
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.
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.
USN: $21.58 - $29.20 USD Hourly
Travel Percentage: 10%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 – M/F/Veteran/Disability.Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.Stryker is driven to work together with our customers to make healthcare better. Employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required, depending on customer requirements, to obtain the COVID-19 vaccination as an essential function of their role.
Skills Required
- CRCST certification within six months of hire, with annual renewal and continuing education
- Bachelor's degree, associate's degree, or equivalent certifications
- Operating room experience and knowledge of anatomy, surgical procedures, and techniques
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
- Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and time-management skills
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues in demanding, high-stress situations
- Ability to work rotating shifts, provide coverage at other shifts or accounts, and provide on-call services including overnight and weekends
- Ability to remain within 45 minutes driving distance of the assigned account when on-call coverage is required
- Ability to travel overnight to support other accounts and regions
- Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 20 pounds constantly
- Ability to stand or walk for extended periods and perform bending, stooping, mobility, and finger dexterity tasks
- Corrected near visual acuity and color vision
- Ability to observe and correct minute inconsistencies and generate detailed guidelines and procedures
Stryker Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Stryker and has not been reviewed or approved by Stryker.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options with HSA support and global mental‑health access indicate broad, accessible care. These features materially enhance the overall value of the total‑rewards package.
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Retirement Support — A meaningful 401(k) company match with potential additional company contribution, alongside an ESPP, supports long‑term savings and wealth building. Documented plan specifics help employees understand eligibility, timing, and vesting mechanics.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and practical supports like breast milk shipping reflect a comprehensive, family‑friendly approach. These offerings address varied family‑building paths and caregiving needs.
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