Surgical Supply Chain Tech: Life-Saving Inventory

CHS Children's Hospital and Health System, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Wisconsin is seeking a detail-oriented Supply Chain Technician to support Surgical Services, Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, and Surgicenter. You’ll manage inventory, ensure availability of critical supplies, and coordinate with clinical teams to prevent shortages.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, timely deliveries, and a strong focus on patient care within a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Required Education High School Diploma, GED, or HSED.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with clinicians, staff, patients, and visitors.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership.
• Ability to maintain composure and accuracy in a dynamic surgical environment.
• Comfort using handheld scanners, computers, barcode technology, printers, and inventory management systems.
• Ability to safely operate equipment such as hand trucks, dollies, and other supply distribution equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure critical supplies, implants, grafts, tissue products, and equipment are available when and where they're needed.
• Organize, label, stock, and maintain inventory locations to support efficient clinical operations.
• Deliver supplies accurately and on time to procedural and surgical departments.
• Monitor inventory levels, product usage, and product availability to prevent shortages.
• Rotate inventory and manage expiration dates to maintain product integrity and reduce waste.
• Track and document orders, receipts, returns, recalls, backorders, lot numbers, and other inventory-related data.
• Perform cycle counts and help maintain accurate inventory records.
• Maintain clean, organized, and efficient storage and work areas.
• Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, clinical teams, and department staff to resolve inventory and supply issues.
• Verify product accuracy, including catalog numbers, quantities, expiration dates, sizes, and condition upon receipt.
• “Surgical Services Support Pick supplies and assemble case carts for upcoming surgical procedures using pick lists and physician preference cards.”
• Ensure packaging, wraps, and containers meet quality standards.
• Coordinate with Sterile Processing and clinical teams to resolve supply shortages or missing items.
• Transport case carts to surgical areas and accurately restock unused supplies following procedures.
• On-call coverage and supporting urgent requests for blood products, specimens, equipment, linens, and medical supplies.
• Prioritizing STAT, timed, and routine requests while maintaining accurate documentation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or HSED

Tools

Handheld scanners

Barcode technology

Inventory management systems

Computers

Hand trucks

Job description

Children’s Wisconsin is seeking a detail-oriented Supply Chain Technician to support Surgical Services, Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, and Surgicenter. You’ll manage inventory, ensure availability of critical supplies, and coordinate with clinical teams to prevent shortages.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, timely deliveries, and a strong focus on patient care within a fast-paced hospital environment.