Clinical Technology Specialist Jobs in California
Clinical Technology Specialist jobs in California represent one of the most active markets in the country, concentrated in medical device companies, integrated health systems, and academic medical centers across every seniority level from entry-level field technician through senior clinical applications specialist. The largest hiring hubs are the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where employers such as Abbott, Intuitive Surgical, and Kaiser Permanente maintain significant clinical technology operations. The most in-demand specialties in California are surgical robotics support, diagnostic imaging applications, and point-of-care technology implementation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Why join Stryker?
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We are proud to offer you our total rewards package which includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific.
Job description
We are excited to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine! We are proud to offer you 12 paid holidays annually. For an overview of our benefits and time off, please follow this link to learn more: US Stryker employee benefits.
It's Time to Join Stryker!
What You Will Do
As the Clinical Specialist with Stryker Enabling Technologies you will provide clinical product support to hospital staff and provide on-site guidance and assistance during surgical procedures.
- You will provide surgeons and operating room staff with training and Clinical/Technical support in the operation of the company's navigation technologies, associated equipment and instruments to ensure procedural efficiency.
- You will utilize proprietary software to prepare pre-operative scans for use in conjunction with the company's Enabling Technologies system, assists surgeon in preoperative planning and intra-operative guidance.
- You will provide prompt and accurate complaint reports per the requirements of Stryker Enabling Technologies quality system.
- You will provide case coverage at accounts.
- You will support the development and execution of the sales plan as well as grow the utilization of the navigation technologies by increasing volume with current and potential surgeons.
- You will actively sell the clinical benefits of the products, and build strong, positive relationships with key surgeons and OR staff at targeted accounts.
- You will collaborate with Sales Representatives and Marketing to increase communication around product performance.
- You will obtain purchase orders for products consumed during surgical procedures and maintain and track case coverage purchase orders for services provided.
What You Need
Required:
- Bachelors degree OR 6+ years clinical experience
Preferred:
- Sales and/or marketing experience preferred
Additional Information
- This position requires the handling of instruments that may have been contaminated by blood or other bodily fluids. In compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, Stryker will provide a safe working environment for all employees.
- Possible off-hours, weekends, and holidays to support business needs.
- Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
United States of America Pay Ranges:
- US30: $77,900 - $108,300 USD Annual
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.
Why join Stryker?
Looking for a place that values your unique talents? Discover Stryker's award-winning culture.
We are proud to offer you our total rewards package which includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific.
Job description
We are excited to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine! We are proud to offer you 12 paid holidays annually. For an overview of our benefits and time off, please follow this link to learn more: US Stryker employee benefits.
It's Time to Join Stryker!
What You Will Do
As the Clinical Specialist with Stryker Enabling Technologies you will provide clinical product support to hospital staff and provide on-site guidance and assistance during surgical procedures.
- You will provide surgeons and operating room staff with training and Clinical/Technical support in the operation of the company's navigation technologies, associated equipment and instruments to ensure procedural efficiency.
- You will utilize proprietary software to prepare pre-operative scans for use in conjunction with the company's Enabling Technologies system, assists surgeon in preoperative planning and intra-operative guidance.
- You will provide prompt and accurate complaint reports per the requirements of Stryker Enabling Technologies quality system.
- You will provide case coverage at accounts.
- You will support the development and execution of the sales plan as well as grow the utilization of the navigation technologies by increasing volume with current and potential surgeons.
- You will actively sell the clinical benefits of the products, and build strong, positive relationships with key surgeons and OR staff at targeted accounts.
- You will collaborate with Sales Representatives and Marketing to increase communication around product performance.
- You will obtain purchase orders for products consumed during surgical procedures and maintain and track case coverage purchase orders for services provided.
What You Need
Required:
- Bachelors degree OR 6+ years clinical experience
Preferred:
- Sales and/or marketing experience preferred
Additional Information
- This position requires the handling of instruments that may have been contaminated by blood or other bodily fluids. In compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, Stryker will provide a safe working environment for all employees.
- Possible off-hours, weekends, and holidays to support business needs.
- Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
United States of America Pay Ranges:
- US30: $77,900 - $108,300 USD Annual
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.
See All 8 Clinical Technology Specialist Jobs in California
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Clinical Technology Specialist Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Ionian Technologies6
- Cook Polymer Technology1
- Stryker1
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals7
- Medical Devices1
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical technology specialist jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering, clinical science, or a related health technology field
- Relevant vendor or manufacturer certification such as CBET or OEM product credentialing
- Minimum two years of clinical or field applications experience with medical devices or diagnostics
- Demonstrated ability to train clinical staff on complex medical technology in a hospital setting
- Strong working knowledge of FDA regulations and California medical device compliance standards
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems and clinical data integration platforms
Clinical Technology Specialist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical technology specialist in California?
Most California employers require a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering, life sciences, or clinical science as the foundation for this role. California does not issue a state-specific license for clinical technology specialists, but many positions require vendor or manufacturer certification alongside a credential such as the Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician designation. Candidates with clinical backgrounds in nursing or respiratory therapy who move laterally into technology roles are also competitive in the California market.
Which companies hire clinical technology specialists in California?
Employers hiring clinical technology specialists in California right now include Ionian Technologies, Cook Polymer Technology, and Ionian Technologies, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of medical device headquarters, large integrated health systems, and academic medical centers means openings appear consistently across both corporate field teams and hospital-based clinical technology departments.
Which California cities have the most clinical technology specialist jobs?
Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento have the most clinical technology specialist openings in California. The Bay Area leads because it is home to major medical device and surgical robotics headquarters, Los Angeles draws volume from its large hospital networks and research institutions, and San Diego benefits from a dense cluster of diagnostics and life sciences companies that rely heavily on clinical technology support teams.
Are there remote clinical technology specialist jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. The role is fundamentally hands-on, requiring on-site device support, clinical staff training, and hardware troubleshooting that cannot be done remotely. About 63% of clinical technology specialist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those tend to cover pre-sales applications consulting or software-side clinical integration work rather than field service or direct patient-care technology support.
How can I get hired as a clinical technology specialist in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an associate-level biomedical equipment technician role at a California hospital system or third-party biomed service organization, which provides hands-on device exposure that employers treat as equivalent early experience. Kaiser Permanente and Dignity Health both run structured biomedical technician onboarding programs in California. Completing a CBET exam prep course or an OEM product training program before applying signals readiness, and candidates moving laterally from clinical roles such as radiologic technologist or surgical technologist have a strong hiring advantage.
Where can I find and apply to clinical technology specialist jobs in California?
You can find and apply to clinical technology specialist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across medical device companies, health systems, and clinical services organizations. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly.
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