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.