Surgical Supply Technician-Casual

CHS Children's Hospital and Health System, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Wisconsin is seeking a Supply Chain Technician in Surgical & Invasive Services to ensure critical medical supplies, implants, grafts, tissue products, and equipment are available when needed.

You’ll receive, distribute, and replenish inventory accurately and efficiently, monitor levels, perform cycle counts, and track expiration dates and recalls. Join a collaborative team supporting clinical staff and patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, HSED, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, inventory management, healthcare support, or a related field.
• Experience with inventory management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure critical medical supplies, implants, grafts, tissue products, and equipment are available when needed.
• Receive, distribute, and replenish inventory accurately and efficiently.
• Monitor inventory levels and maintain organized stock locations.
• Perform cycle counts and inventory audits to ensure accuracy.
• Track and manage expiration dates, recalls, lot numbers, backorders, and product documentation.
• Rotate inventory to reduce waste and support quality standards.
• Pick supplies and assemble case carts for upcoming surgical procedures.
• Restock unused supplies following procedures and maintain inventory integrity.
• Collaborate with clinical teams, Sterile Processing, and Supply Chain partners to address shortages and urgent requests.
• Maintain accurate records of ordered, purchased, received, and returned products.

Skills

2+ years experience in supply chain

Inventory management

Healthcare logistics

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Handheld scanners

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. We encourage 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

Be the Connection Behind Exceptional Patient Care

Looking for a role where your work truly matters? Join our healthcare Supply Chain team and play a critical role in ensuring physicians, nurses, and clinical staff have the supplies, equipment, and resources they need to provide outstanding patient care. As a Supply Chain Technician, you'll support Surgical Services, Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, and Surgicenter by managing inventory, distributing critical supplies, assembling surgical case carts, and helping maintain a seamless care environment. Every supply delivered on time helps make a difference.

What You’ll Do

• Ensure critical medical supplies, implants, grafts, tissue products, and equipment are available when needed
• Receive, distribute, and replenish inventory accurately and efficiently
• Monitor inventory levels and maintain organized stock locations
• Perform cycle counts and inventory audits to ensure accuracy
• Track and manage expiration dates, recalls, lot numbers, backorders, and product documentation
• Rotate inventory to reduce waste and support quality standards
• Pick supplies and assemble case carts for upcoming surgical procedures
• Restock unused supplies following procedures and maintain inventory integrity
• Collaborate with clinical teams, Sterile Processing, and Supply Chain partners to address shortages and urgent requests
• Maintain accurate records of ordered, purchased, received, and returned products
• Help identify and solve inventory discrepancies and operational challenges
• Keep workspaces clean, organized, and audit‑ready

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Make a direct impact on patient care without being at the bedside
• Work alongside highly skilled surgical and procedural teams
• Utilize inventory management technology and healthcare supply chain systems
• Develop expertise in healthcare logistics and inventory management
• Join a collaborative team committed to excellence and service

Qualifications Required

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

Preferred

• Associate Degree
• Experience with healthcare inventory or materials management systems
• Experience with PeopleSoft MMIS, Par Excellence, Q‑Sight, or similar inventory management software
• Hospital, surgical services, or clinical support experience

What Makes You Successful

• Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast‑paced healthcare environment
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and urgent patient care needs
• High level of situational awareness and professionalism

Tools & Equipment You’ll Use

• Handheld scanners
• Inventory management software and computerized systems
• Barcode printers, printers, and office technology
• Supply chain and warehouse equipment such as carts, hand trucks, dollies, and balers

Join a Team That Makes a Difference Behind every successful surgery, procedure, and patient experience is a dedicated supply chain team ensuring the right supplies are in the right place at the right time. If you’re organized, dependable, passionate about service, and ready to contribute to a mission‑driven healthcare organization, we’d love to hear from you!

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.

Certifications/Licenses: 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.