Healthcare Central Supply & Sterilization Specialist

La Rabida Children's Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

La Rabida Children's Hospital in Chicago seeks a Central Supply Specialist to manage inventory and fill daily supply requests. This role ensures disinfected patient equipment is ready, maintains par levels, and collaborates with clinical staff to support patient care.

The position involves data entry, cycle counts, and coordinating with the Central Supply Lead and Purchasing Manager to meet hospital needs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Experience with inventory management or supply chain preferred.
• Familiarity with hospital supply equipment a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage central supply inventory levels using database and cycle counts.
• Restock supplies to maintain par levels and prepare for expirations.
• Disinfect and inspect patient equipment returned to Central Supply.
• Process and document patient supply issuances and charges.
• Collaborate with nursing and clinical staff to meet daily distribution needs.

Skills

Inventory management

Data entry / records

Collaboration with clinical staff

Disinfection & sterilization prep

Equipment handling & transport

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Meditech

Vocera

Inventory database

Job description

La Rabida Children's Hospital in Chicago seeks a Central Supply Specialist to manage inventory and fill daily supply requests. This role ensures disinfected patient equipment is ready, maintains par levels, and collaborates with clinical staff to support patient care.

The position involves data entry, cycle counts, and coordinating with the Central Supply Lead and Purchasing Manager to meet hospital needs.