Dietetic Technician - Milk Lab

Geisinger • Danville, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a registered dietitian, the Dietetic Technician performs hands-on work involving the storage, preparation, and delivery of breast milk, infant formula, and pediatric formula. The role supports daily Milk Lab operations to promote safety for patients receiving prepared products. The position works in a clinical environment and collaborates with registered dietitian nutritionists and coworkers to provide appropriate, timely, cost-effective nutritional care while reducing duplication and waste.

The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, working four 10-hour day shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Weekend work is required one out of every three weekends, and holidays are worked on a rotating basis. The position qualifies for a $2,000 sign-on bonus paid over one year, subject to stipulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience required; relevant experience may be combined with degree credit (Associate’s degree equals 2 years; Bachelor’s degree equals 4 years).
• Ability to perform calculations for preparing feeding products, including measuring milk and formula and calculating additives.
• Ability to interpret physician and registered dietitian orders using medical terminology and generic and trade names of compounded components.
• Ability to follow established hygiene, aseptic technique, personal protective equipment, labeling, storage, expiration-date, and product-handling procedures.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the registered dietitian nutritionist to provide timely, appropriate, cost-effective nutritional care while avoiding duplication and waste.
• Receive and organize physician and registered dietitian orders, and interpret them using medical terminology and generic and trade names of compounded components.
• Calculate preparation quantities for ordered feeding products, including measuring breast milk and formula, calculating additives, and filling orders.
• Prepare breast milk, formula, fortifiers, and nutrition additives safely and accurately according to established procedures, hygiene standards, and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Use labels to identify prepared products accurately, apply expiration dates, and track products.
• Handle and prepare breast milk and formula using aseptic technique, and ensure products are used within expiration dates and manufacturers’ safe-use recommendations.
• Dispense prepared products to unit refrigerators for individual patient use according to scheduled delivery times and product expiration dates.
• Communicate with coworkers to support proper storage and preparation of breast milk and formula.
• Document preparation, delivery, and inventory of breast milk, formula, and feeding supplies in the electronic health record and required paperwork.
• Clean and sanitize the work area and equipment according to established procedures.
• Perform quality assurance tasks, including maintaining logs; check equipment for proper operation and report problems to the appropriate supervisor.
• Manage inventory and rotate supplies.
• Manage time responsibly, reduce waste, and promote cost effectiveness while maintaining patient safety and quality of care.
• Assist with training employees in breast milk and formula preparation and proper handling techniques as needed.

Benefits

• $2,000 sign-on bonus paid over one year, subject to stipulations.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account.
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Paid time off plan with accrual options.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
• Adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, and military leave pay.
• Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
• Employee Assistance Program with referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED