Surgical Supply Tech-2nd shift

CHS Children's Hospital and Health System, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Wisconsin seeks a Supply Chain Technician in Surgical & Invasive Services to ensure critical supplies and equipment are available where needed. You’ll replenish, track lot numbers, manage recalls, and coordinate with clinical teams to resolve shortages.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with inventory systems, case carts, and workflow optimization while supporting patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting. Training includes first and second shift exposure.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in supply chain, inventory management, logistics, materials management, healthcare operations, or a related field.
• Experience with MMIS and inventory software such as PeopleSoft MMIS, Par Excellence, or QSight.

Responsibilities

• Ensure critical medical supplies, implants, grafts, tissue products, and equipment are available when and where they're needed
• Accurately replenish, distribute, and manage inventory across procedural and surgical areas
• Perform inventory cycle counts, audits, and replenishment activities to maintain accurate stock levels
• Monitor product usage, backorders, recalls, lot numbers, and expiration dates
• Rotate inventory to reduce waste and maintain product integrity
• Receive, document, and distribute supplies using inventory management systems
• Assemble surgical case carts based on procedure requirements and physician preference cards
• Partner with clinical teams, Sterile Processing, and Supply Chain colleagues to resolve supply challenges quickly
• Maintain organized storage locations, proper labeling, and efficient workflows
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and inventory accuracy

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive problem-solver

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience

Tools

MMIS

PeopleSoft MMIS

Par Excellence

QSight

Job description

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well‑being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/

Supply Chain Technician | Surgical & Invasive Services

Make a Difference Behind Every Patient Success

What You’ll Do

• Ensure critical medical supplies, implants, grafts, tissue products, and equipment are available when and where they're needed
• Accurately replenish, distribute, and manage inventory across procedural and surgical areas
• Perform inventory cycle counts, audits, and replenishment activities to maintain accurate stock levels
• Monitor product usage, backorders, recalls, lot numbers, and expiration dates
• Rotate inventory to reduce waste and maintain product integrity
• Receive, document, and distribute supplies using inventory management systems
• Assemble surgical case carts based on procedure requirements and physician preference cards
• Partner with clinical teams, Sterile Processing, and Supply Chain colleagues to resolve supply challenges quickly
• Maintain organized storage locations, proper labeling, and efficient workflows
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and inventory accuracy

What Makes You Successful

• Thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Takes pride in accuracy and attention to detail
• Is a proactive problem-solver
• Prioritizes tasks effectively and remains calm under pressure
• Provides exceptional customer service to clinicians, patients, and team members
• Communicates professionally and confidently
• Demonstrates accountability, reliability, and a strong sense of teamwork
• Understands that your work directly impacts patient care

Qualifications Required

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in supply chain, inventory management, logistics, materials management, healthcare operations, or a related field

Preferred

• Associate Degree
• Healthcare, hospital, surgical services, or clinical support experience
• Experience with Materials Management Information Systems (MMIS)
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft MMIS, Par Excellence, QSight, or similar inventory management software

Equipment & Technology

• Handheld scanners
• Inventory and materials management software
• Barcode printers and office equipment
• Hand trucks, carts, dollies, and other supply distribution equipment

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact on patient care every day
• Collaborate with highly skilled clinical and surgical teams
• Grow your healthcare supply chain and operations expertise
• Work in a mission-driven healthcare environment
• Play a vital role in ensuring life‑saving procedures can happen without interruption

Behind every successful procedure is a team ensuring the right supplies are in the right place at the right time.

Schedule & Training

• Regular Schedule: 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM (2nd Shift). To ensure your success in the role, training will be completed on both 1st and 2nd shifts.
• Training may last approximately 2-4 weeks on 1st shift, depending on experience and progress.
• The majority of training and ongoing work responsibilities will take place on 2nd shift.
• You’ll gain hands-on experience with inventory management systems, supply distribution processes, surgical case support, and department-specific workflows while working alongside experienced team members.

Children’s Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Dedicated solely to the health and well‑being of children. We are the region’s only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well‑being of children. In Milwaukee and throughout the state, we provide kids and their families a wide range of care and support - everything from routine care for ear aches or sore throats to life saving advances and treatment options. Our academic partner, The Medical College of Wisconsin, brings many of the nation’s most well‑respected doctors to our team. Together we work to ensure that every child and family we serve receives nothing but the best. Learn more about our affiliation with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the power of academic medicine.