Surgical Supplies & Inventory Specialist (SPD/OR)

Boston Children's Hospital; Needham Heights (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a detail-oriented Inventory Support Associate to maintain surgical supplies across OR, PACU and Day Surgery. You will manage par levels, restock items, and coordinate with clinical staff to ensure timely delivery of instrumentation.

The role emphasizes accuracy, customer service, and teamwork, with a schedule aligned to late afternoon shifts and a focus on collaborating with SPD and OR teams to uphold patient care standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of relatable experience.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to use computers and solve problems, work independently or in a team.
• Flexibility to adapt to department needs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain the inventory of surgical supplies for the OR, PACU, and Day Surgery, ensuring availability and initiating reorders according to par levels.
• Inspect, verify, and record incoming orders, addressing errors or delays with supervisors or business managers as needed.
• Distribute, restock, and maintain inventory in storage areas and case carts, ensuring proper organization and adherence to packaging and expiration standards.
• Assemble and deliver surgical case carts based on surgeon preference sheets, ensuring integrity and timely delivery for both scheduled and emergent procedures.
• Serve as a liaison between the Surgical Processing Department (SPD) and the OR, facilitating the flow of surgical supplies and communication of urgent needs.
• Follow departmental policies for transporting and restocking sterilized surgical instrumentation, using electronic tracking systems and responding to inquiries as appropriate.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Computer skills

Problem solving

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic tracking systems

Job description

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a detail-oriented Inventory Support Associate to maintain surgical supplies across OR, PACU and Day Surgery. You will manage par levels, restock items, and coordinate with clinical staff to ensure timely delivery of instrumentation.

The role emphasizes accuracy, customer service, and teamwork, with a schedule aligned to late afternoon shifts and a focus on collaborating with SPD and OR teams to uphold patient care standards.