Feeding Technician

Albany Medical Center•Albany, NY

1d•$43,599 - $56,679•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the preparation and delivery of all infant feedings following sanitary regulations and standards established by regulatory agencies and Albany Medical Center. Provide care committed to the highest standard of Customer Relations principles for its patients, visitors and fellow staff members. Staff will serve as role models by practicing exemplary behaviors when working with patients, visitors and fellow staff members.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED + 1 year of other schooling
Able to understand and interpret infant feeding orders.
Able to utilize Timeless (Breastmilk Tracking System) to safely and accurately prepare infant feedings.
Follows proper aseptic technique when handling infant feeding products (formula, human milk and human milk products and additives).
Able to identify and communicate questions or concerns to appropriate staff members (Nursing, Clinical Dietitians, Providers).
Able to perform basic math calculations.
Follows patient safety standards during preparation and delivery of formula and breast/donor milk.
Operate equipment necessary to successfully prepare and deliver infant feedings.
Follows all procedures and processes defined for formula and breast/donor milk preparation.
Maintain good organizational skills for formula and breast/donor milk preparation.
Responsible for maintaining inventories for all items/products utilized in the prep rooms for the preparation and delivery of formula and breast/donor milk.
Completes inventory of products and places orders following the appropriate process.
Demonstrates the ability to use effective communication skills with the interdisciplinary team to manage job duties.
Able to receive products into Timeless accurately and in a timely manner. Reports any product issues to management.

Nice To Haves

Nutrition background/experience preferred

Responsibilities

Preparation and delivery of all infant feedings following sanitary regulations and standards.
Provide care committed to the highest standard of Customer Relations principles.
Serve as role models by practicing exemplary behaviors.
Understand and interpret infant feeding orders.
Utilize Timeless (Breastmilk Tracking System) to safely and accurately prepare infant feedings.
Follow proper aseptic technique when handling infant feeding products (formula, human milk and human milk products and additives).
Identify and communicate questions or concerns to appropriate staff members (Nursing, Clinical Dietitians, Providers).
Perform basic math calculations.
Follow patient safety standards during preparation and delivery of formula and breast/donor milk.
Operate equipment necessary to successfully prepare and deliver infant feedings.
Follow all procedures and processes defined for formula and breast/donor milk preparation.
Maintain good organizational skills for formula and breast/donor milk preparation.
Maintain inventories for all items/products utilized in the prep rooms.
Complete inventory of products and place orders following the appropriate process.
Use effective communication skills with the interdisciplinary team to manage job duties.
Receive products into Timeless accurately and in a timely manner.
Report any product issues to management.