Central Supply Distribution Technician - Central Supply

Providence Swedish Medical Center; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence St. Peter Hospital in Washington state is seeking a Materials Supply Technician to handle distribution of supplies, inventory, and cart replenishment across departments. The role emphasizes accurate records, efficient delivery, and maintaining orderly receiving areas.

The position favors candidates with CS certification and materials management experience in a healthcare setting, supporting a robust supply chain within a major hospital system.

Qualifications

• Experience in materials management, including warehouse, stock control, or inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Distributes supplies and equipment to hospital departments.
• Inventories and replenishes par/exchange carts.
• Restocks distribution center and surgery supply shelves.
• Maintains records of receipts and shipments.
• Keeps receiving and storage areas clean and organized.

Skills

Experience in materials management

Education

CS certification

Job description

Description

A Materials Supply Technician distributes supplies and equipment to all departments of the hospital, inventories and replenishes par and exchange carts, restocks distribution center and surgery supply shelves and performs other related duties in the receiving, surgery supply and distribution center work areas as required. Additional job duties include: Handling, delivery and storage of all materials and freight received through the Southwest Washington Region (SWR) and delivery of bulk orders to user departments and outside agencies in accordance with prescribed policies and procedures including shipping functions of all materials and freight of the hospital. Maintains accurate records, manages receipts for all items delivered to and shipped from the hospital, regulates equipment management and maintains overall cleanliness and organization of the receiving, supply work areas and individual unit storage areas.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St. Peter Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in materials management, i.e. warehouse, stock control, and/or computer assisted inventory.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework/Training: Completion of central service/materials management education (CS certification).
• Upon hire: CS certification.
• Experience in a healthcare setting.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

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About the Team

Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856 when Mother Joseph and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory. Today, Providence is the largest health care provider in Washington located in communities large and small across the state. In western Washington, Providence provides care throughout the greater Puget Sound from Snohomish County to Lewis County.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

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