Surgical Supply Tech, .5 fte, 3rd shift

Children's Wisconsin•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

The Supply Chain Technician - Invasive Services supports patient care by ensuring surgical and procedural teams have the supplies, equipment, and materials they need. The role supports Surgical Services, the Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, and the Surgicenter, maintaining inventory and coordinating the delivery of products used in patient care. The technician organizes, labels, stocks, and maintains inventory locations; monitors product use and availability; rotates stock and tracks expiration dates; and documents orders, receipts, returns, recalls, backorders, lot numbers, and other inventory data. The position also performs cycle counts, verifies incoming products, keeps work and storage areas organized, and works with Supply Chain and clinical staff to resolve supply issues. Surgical Services duties include picking supplies and assembling case carts for procedures using pick lists and physician preference cards, checking packaging and containers, coordinating with Sterile Processing and clinical teams about shortages, transporting carts to surgical areas, and restocking unused supplies after procedures. Depending on shift and department needs, the role may also include on-call coverage and responding to urgent requests for blood products, specimens, equipment, linens, and medical supplies. The schedule is a 12-hour shift every other weekend.

Requirements

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.
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 hand trucks, dollies, and other supply distribution equipment.
Situational awareness and commitment to supporting quality patient care.

Responsibilities

Ensure critical supplies, implants, grafts, tissue products, and equipment are available where and when needed.
Organize, label, stock, and maintain inventory locations.
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.
Track and document orders, receipts, returns, recalls, backorders, lot numbers, and other inventory-related data.
Perform cycle counts and maintain accurate inventory records.
Maintain clean, organized, and efficient storage and work areas.
Collaborate with Supply Chain, clinical teams, and department staff to resolve inventory and supply issues.
Verify product accuracy upon receipt, including catalog numbers, quantities, expiration dates, sizes, and condition.
Pick supplies and assemble case carts for 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 restock unused supplies after procedures.
Depending on shift and department needs, participate in on-call coverage and support urgent requests for blood products, specimens, equipment, linens, and medical supplies.
Prioritize STAT, timed, and routine requests while maintaining accurate documentation.