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COVID-19 vaccination requirements FAQs

Stryker is driven to work together with our customers to make healthcare better.

As a federal contractor and employer with 100 or more employees, Stryker is subject to federal regulations which require all U.S. and Puerto Rico employees to vaccinate and follow CDC masking and distancing guidelines. There have been several lawsuits and injunctions filed against the Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors and OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard which have paused or changed the effectivity dates for these mandates.

At this time, we are focusing on the health and safety of our employees and those that we serve. Stryker is encouraging U.S. employees, as well as, all new U.S. employees joining our company to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, it is not currently a requirement for all roles.  Candidates should be aware that vaccination or approved accommodation may be a requirement for new hires and employees in the future. 

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.

Requests for accommodation are not necessary until the requirement is effective. Should you need to request an accommodation for essential duties of the role beyond vaccination status, please email strykercareersaccommodations@stryker.com.

The executive order requires that federal contractor employees be “Fully Vaccinated.”  At present, that term is defined in the guidance implementing the executive order as being two weeks after receiving a second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or a first dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. COVID-19 vaccinations that have been listed for emergency use by the World Health Organization will also be accepted.

Requests for accommodation are not necessary until the requirement is effective. Should you need to request an accommodation for essential duties of the role beyond vaccination status, please email: strykercareersaccommodations@stryker.com.