Surgical Supply Tech, .5 fte, 3rd shift

Children's Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Wisconsin in Milwaukee is seeking a Supply Chain Technician - Invasive Services to ensure the right supplies, implants, and equipment are ready for surgical and procedural teams. You will organize stock, maintain locations, and deliver items accurately to operating areas.

In this fast-paced role, you’ll support Surgical Services, Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, and Surgicenter, while collaborating with clinical staff to prevent shortages and maintain product integrity.

Qualifications

• Understanding of inventory control and order processing in healthcare.
• Experience with warehouse or sterile supply environments preferred.
• Detail-oriented with ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

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.
• 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.
• Participating in on-call coverage and supporting urgent requests for blood products, specimens, equipment, linens, and medical supplies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Critical thinking

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Accountability

Calm under pressure

Barcode scanners

Inventory systems

Hand trucks

Dollies

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or HSED.

Tools

Handheld scanners

Barcode technology

Inventory management systems

Printers

Computers

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,

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. As a Supply Chain Technician - Invasive Services , you’ll play a vital role in supporting patient care by ensuring our surgical and procedural teams have the resources they need to deliver exceptional outcomes.

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

Depending on shift and department needs, responsibilities may also include:

• 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’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.

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