Surgical Supply Tech II, Full Time, 2nd shift

CHS Children's Hospital and Health System, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Wisconsin is seeking a Supply Chain Technician for Invasive Services to ensure accurate replenishment, labeling, and delivery of surgical supplies to the OR, Cath Lab, and related areas.

You will perform perpetual inventory counts, track backorders, and maintain documentation while supporting a fast-paced clinical environment and collaborating with Sterile Processing and Supply Chain teams.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required.
• 2+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with MMIS systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate replenishment and distribution of supplies using the MMIS.
• Organize and maintain supply locations to meet clinical needs and inventory standards.
• Deliver supplies to OR, Cath Lab, and related areas on schedule; monitor usage.
• Rotate products to reduce expirations and maintain documentation for ordered, received, and returned items.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work environment and support lifecycle understanding of supply movement.

Skills

Critical thinking

Inventory management

Independent worker

Communication

Barcode scanners

Equipment handling

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

PeopleSoft MMIS

Par Excellence

Q-Sight

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

Become an essential part of the team that keeps critical clinical areas running seamlessly. Under the direction of Supply Chain Leadership, you’ll support Surgical Services, the Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, and the Surgicenter by ensuring supplies are ordered, received, stocked, and delivered with precision. Your work directly supports patient care and the clinicians who depend on you every day.

What You’ll Do

• Perform accurate, timely replenishment and distribution of supplies using the materials management system.
• Organize, label, and maintain supply locations to meet clinical needs and support inventory control standards.
• Deliver supplies—including disposables, implants, grafts, tissue, and minor equipment—on schedule and monitor usage to ensure availability.
• Rotate products to reduce expirations and maintain complete documentation for all ordered, received, and returned items.
• Understand the full lifecycle of supply movement—from sourcing to usage and replenishment.
• Conduct perpetual inventory counts, resolve discrepancies, and maintain accurate quantities in par areas.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and efficient work environment.

Legacy Responsibilities

• Verify product condition, catalog numbers, quantities, sizes, and expiration dates.
• Track supply data such as backorders, recalls, lot numbers, and manufacturer details.
• Pick and assemble case carts based on pick lists and doctor preference cards; communicate shortages and collaborate with Sterile Processing and Supply Chain Consultants.
• Restock unused surgical supplies and transport case carts to OR locations.
• Participate in on‑call rotation as needed (may apply to casual employees).

3rd Shift Only

3rd Shift Only: Fulfill phone/computer orders for blood, specimens, equipment, supplies, and linen; prioritize STAT, ROUTINE, and TIMED requests; complete documentation; maintain cart‑restocking skills; initiate warehouse on‑call procedures when needed.

What You Bring

• Education Associate’s degree required.
• Experience 2+ years of relevant experience required.
• Experience with automated MMIS systems strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft MMIS, Par Excellence, Q‑Sight, or similar systems is a plus.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong critical thinking, problem‑solving, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while communicating clearly and professionally.
• Comfortable working discreetly around patients, visitors, and clinical staff.
• Proficient with supply management tools such as hand trucks, dollies, balers, handheld scanners, computers, and barcode printers.
• High sense of accountability, service orientation, and responsiveness to the fast pace of surgical services.
• Strong situational awareness and attention to detail.

Additional Information

This job description outlines key responsibilities but is not an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned.

Employment is at‑will and does not constitute a contract.

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.