Surgical Supply Tech, .5 fte, 3rd shift

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

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.

Supply Chain Technician - Invasive Services Make a Difference Behind Every Procedure At Children’s, every successful surgery and procedure depends on having the right supplies, equipment, and materials available at exactly the right time.

In this fast-paced, highly collaborative role, you'll support areas including Surgical Services, Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, and Surgicenter, helping maintain critical inventory, manage supplies, and ensure seamless delivery of products that directly support patient care.

If you're detail-oriented, organized, thrive in an active environment, and enjoy making an impact through excellent service, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• 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.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participating in on-call coverage.
• Supporting urgent requests for blood products, specimens, equipment, linens, and medical supplies.
• Prioritizing STAT, timed, and routine requests while maintaining accurate documentation.

What You'll Bring

Required Education High School Diploma, GED, or HSED.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• 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.
• High level of situational awareness and commitment to supporting quality patient care.

Why Join Us?

• Play a direct role in supporting life-changing care for children and families.
• Work alongside dedicated clinical and operational teams.
• Gain valuable experience within a leading healthcare environment.
• Enjoy a role that combines teamwork, problem-solving, organization, and meaningful impact.
• Be part of a mission-driven organization where every contribution matters.
• Every item you stock, deliver, and manage helps ensure our caregivers can focus on what matters most: providing exceptional patient care.

Schedule 12 hour shift every other weekend

Children 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.

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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.