Inventory Technician - LIASC - East Meadow, NY

Hospital for Special Surgery; New York (NY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospital for Special Surgery is seeking a detail-oriented Inventory Technician to support Ambulatory Surgery Center operations. You will maintain stock levels of implants and supplies to ensure clinicians have the resources needed for high-quality patient care.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, experience with inventory systems, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in Business or related field preferred.
• Experience in inventory management required.
• Experience with surgical supplies or perioperative environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain par levels of surgical supplies, implants, and inventory in the Ambulatory Surgery Center.
• Monitor inventory levels using electronic inventory management systems.
• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments against vendor packing slips.
• Stock and organize surgical supplies in designated storage locations to ensure accessibility and accuracy.
• Assist with daily flow and replenishment of surgical supplies to support clinical operations.
• Respond to requests from clinical teams using Vocera and provide customer service.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and leadership to support inventory control and efficiency.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance inventory accuracy and patient care.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Inventory systems

Task prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Electronic inventory management systems

Job description

How you move is why we’re here. Now more than ever.Get back to what you need and love to do.The possibilities are endless...Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success.If this describes you then let’s talk!HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.Emp StatusRegular Full timeWork ShiftCompensation RangeThe base pay scale for this position is $35.27 - $36.81. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.What you will be doingJob DescriptionInventory TechnicianFull-TimeTentative Opening Q1 2027***Variable shiftsPosition SummaryHospital for Special Surgery is seeking a detail-oriented Inventory Technician to support the daily operations of the Ambulatory Surgery Center. This role is responsible for maintaining appropriate inventory levels of implants and surgical supplies to ensure clinicians have the resources needed to provide exceptional patient care. The Inventory Technician partners closely with Supply Chain, clinical staff, and department leadership to promote efficient inventory management, accurate supply replenishment, and seamless surgical operations.Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain established par levels of surgical supplies, implants, and inventory throughout the Ambulatory Surgery Center.Monitor inventory levels using electronic inventory management systems and communicate inventory concerns to department leadership.Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments against vendor packing slips, reporting discrepancies as needed.Stock and organize surgical supplies in designated storage locations to ensure accessibility and inventory accuracy.Assist with the daily flow and replenishment of surgical supplies to support uninterrupted clinical operations.Maintain a clean, organized storage environment, including proper disposal of packaging materials and cardboard.Respond promptly to requests from clinical teams using Vocera and provide exceptional customer service to internal stakeholders.Collaborate with Supply Chain, surgical staff, and departmental leadership to support inventory control processes, compliance standards, and operational efficiency.Participate in continuous process improvement initiatives that enhance inventory accuracy and support high-quality patient care.Required QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or equivalent required.Associate's Degree in Business or a related field preferred.ExperiencePrevious experience in inventory management required.Experience working with surgical supplies, healthcare inventory, or within a perioperative environment preferred.Preferred SkillsStrong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Proactive customer service mindset with a strong sense of urgency.Experience utilizing electronic inventory management systems.Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.Physical & Environmental RequirementsAbility to perform moderate to heavy lifting and move inventory throughout the facility.Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and transporting supplies.Work is performed in an indoor healthcare environment supporting perioperative services.Why Join HSS?As an Inventory Technician, you'll play a critical role in ensuring our clinical teams have the supplies and implants they need to deliver world-class orthopedic care. Your work directly supports patient safety, operational excellence, and the exceptional experience that defines Hospital for Special Surgery.Non-Discrimination PolicyHospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.