Surgical Supply Technician-Casual
Children's Wisconsin · Milwaukee, WI · 1 wk ago
HealthcarePart-time
About the role
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.
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
- 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
Requirements
- 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 Qualifications
- 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
Skills
- 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
- 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