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Central Supply Technician / Nights Second Shift

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab · Chicago, IL · $17.05–$27.45 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This is a second shift night role. How do you stay productive and careful when fewer people are around?

What they are checking: Whether they stay self-motivated and reliable on a night shift when no supervisor is watching closely.

Tell me about a time you caught a mistake in an order before it went out.

What they are checking: Attention to detail that prevents problems on the floor.

What makes you a good fit for a behind-the-scenes job that supports patient care?

What they are checking: Pride in support work and understanding of how it affects patients.

What would you do

A unit calls urgently for a piece of equipment you don't have ready. What do you do?

What they are checking: Urgency, problem solving and clear communication with clinical staff.

A nurse is frustrated with you about a late delivery. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Staying calm and solving the problem instead of getting defensive.

About the work

Walk me through how you pick, pack and deliver supplies to a nursing unit.

What they are checking: Accuracy and a clear process for getting the right supplies to the right place on time.

How do you clean and stage medical equipment so it's safe to use on the next patient?

What they are checking: Infection control habits that protect patients from contaminated equipment.

How do you keep track of equipment that's been loaned out so it comes back?

What they are checking: Organized recovery that keeps equipment available when it is needed.

How do you check expiration dates and rotate stock?

What they are checking: Basic inventory practices that keep supplies safe to use.

How do you handle lifting and moving heavy equipment safely?

What they are checking: Safe work habits that prevent injury during a physical job.

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The full job description

As published by Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and vision. You’ll contribute to an innovative, multifaceted culture that is second to none — one that embraces collaboration, excellence, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together. Job Description Summary The Central Supply Technician (CST) will be responsible for the daily picking/packing and distribution of medical supplies.The CST is also responsible for medical equipment deployment, recovery, cleaning/ and staging for re-use. The Central Supply Technician demonstrates Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties. The Central Supply Technician consistently demonstrates support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute. Job Description The Central Supply Technician: • Accurately pick and deliver medical supplies to the clinical departments/areas as assigned. • Monitors par level of bulk supplies in the bulk inventory area. • Transfers supplies from bulk to clean areas as assigned. • Assists with the processing of the bulk supply requisitions within the replenishment schedules established in the department. • Accurately Picks and delivers supplies to appropriate departments according to system-generated tickets. • Monitors stock levels of items in PAREX bins in Central supply inventory locations spot checking for expired items. • Replenishes oxygen tanks in clinical areas and recovers used tanks from soiled utility rooms. • Conducts daily rounds of soiled utility rooms to retrieve discontinued medical equipment for return to Central Supply for cleaning/preparing for reuse. • Notifies the Coordinator of malfunctioning or damaged medical equipment in need of review/ repair by Clinical Engineering or outside vendors. • Maintains Emergency Carts according to procedures established by the CPR committee. • Delivers specialty beds to units as directed by the Coordinator Transports patients to and from appointments and treatment rooms on site as assigned. • Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Reporting Relationships Reports directly to the Director, Central Supply and Distribution Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required • High School diploma or equivalent required. • Ability to perform simple calculations and inventory data analysis. • Basic computer skills Successful completion of CST orientation. • Communicates effectively using timely verbal, nonverbal and written communication. • Proactively takes ownership for serving the customer, team and organization for achieving goals and for resolving problems. • Adapts to changing work demands and work environment. • Able to push, pull, lift 35-50 lbs. Working Conditions Potential exposure to dust, while working around stockrooms and storage areas. Exposure to moderately adverse working conditions in performing certain activities. Occasional exposure to infectious diseases when working with soiled equipment The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Pay and Benefits*: Pay Range: $17.05 - $27.45 Benefits: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits *Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will be determined by equity and qualifications of the role. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other characteristics protected by law. EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law - Know Your Rights | View our Full Policy Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Affirmative Action Employer as required by law.

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