What are the responsibilities and job description for the Onsite Endoscopic Specialist position at Karl Storz Endoscopy?
From the operating room to surgery centers-and everywhere in between-KARL STORZ North America is a global leader in medical technology and advanced visualization solutions. We design specialty innovations, smart instruments and devices, integrated ecosystems, and intelligent imaging-to build a more connected, software-enabled operating room.
As an independent, family-owned MedTech company, we ambitiously think in generations instead of quarters to improve patients' lives around the world.
About the RoleOne of the most rewarding ways to launch your career with KARL STORZ is by joining ourOnsite Endoscopic Specialist (OES)team. In this hands-on, customer-facing role, you will support advanced medical technologies-from precision instruments to state-of-the-art video systems-directly within a hospital environment.
You will work side-by-side with Operating Room (OR), Sterile Processing (SPD), and BioMed teams to ensure surgical readiness and successful outcomes. This highly interactive position offers real-time exposure to clinical environments and serves as a strong foundation for long-term career growth across sales, leadership, education, and other functional areas within KARL STORZ.
If you are service-driven, technically curious, and eager to make a meaningful impact in healthcare, this is your opportunity to grow your career with a global MedTech leader.
What You'll Do- Provide hands-on, face-to-face support to OR, SPD, and BioMed teams, ensuring equipment readiness and seamless operations
- Set up and support video towers and integrated systems for surgical procedures
- Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and coordinate replacement of KARL STORZ instruments and equipment
- Transport, clean, sterilize, and package surgical instruments to ensure compliance and readiness
- Manage repair processes, monitor equipment status, and facilitate service or exchange transactions
- Troubleshoot equipment issues in real-time within the operating room to support successful procedures
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Experience in sterile processing, surgical technology, sales, or other clinical/medical environments
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate in fast-paced, service-oriented teams
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and reporting tools
- Ability to meet physical requirements, including lifting up to 25 lbs.
Nice to Have:
- Associate's degree
- CRCST certification or interest in obtaining certification
- Experience supporting surgical instruments or medical devices
- A collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong relationships across clinical teams
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments
- A customer-first approach with a focus on delivering exceptional service
- Technical aptitude and the ability to quickly learn new medical technologies
- Clear, professional communication with internal stakeholders and clinical staff
Join KARL STORZ and be part of a team creating medical innovations that truly make a difference. Beyond technology, you'll be part of a culture that values talent as its greatest asset, empowering you to contribute to a mission that improves patient care worldwide.
Ready to make an impact? Apply to be our next Onsite Endoscopic Specialist and help us build the future of MedTech together.
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