Formula Lab Technician - Casual - Days

Best Care•Omaha, NE

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Formula Lab Technician works in a fast-paced environment at Methodist Women's Hospital to prepare and deliver safe infant feedings. The technician communicates relevant information about feeding orders and the preparation of formula and human milk to the Clinical Dietitian and Nursing Staff, and maintains the Infant Nutrition Lab in a safe and sanitary condition according to established protocols, procedures, and department safety standards. This is a casual, as-needed position that typically works 1–2 days per week. Workdays and hours vary according to business needs. Shifts may include 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., or 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. The work location is Methodist Women's Hospital, 707 N 190th Plaza, Elkhorn, Nebraska.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Basic math and algebra skills and the ability to use a calculator accurately.
Intermediate computer skills, including use of Windows-based applications.
Strong verbal communication skills for positive interactions with staff and customers.
Strong customer service skills, including face-to-face and telephone interactions.
Ability to read, write, and accurately and efficiently carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to type 30 words per minute.

Nice To Haves

College coursework or degree.
Six months of customer service experience, preferably in healthcare with patient interaction.
Food Handler’s Certificate.
Working knowledge of infant formulas and the fortification process.

Responsibilities

Manage the Infant Nutrition Lab and human milk supply at assigned facilities by accurately calculating, measuring, and mixing feedings according to diet orders and established protocols.
Collect breast milk and deliver fortified breast milk in accordance with policy and procedure.
Prepare supplemental feedings and formulas by accurately processing feeding orders to support nutritional intake according to departmental standards.
Organize dry and cold storage areas; maintain supplemental feeding and formula par levels; monitor expiration dates; and handle outdated products according to protocol.
Collect, label, store, and handle human donor milk, maintaining required documentation.
Document human milk and formula processes, maintain adequate inventory of formulas and supplies, and order products and supplies through Lawson.
Verify diet and feeding orders in the electronic system and accurately document patient charges in the electronic medical record.
Order and maintain pasteurized donor milk inventory for the NICU through authorized members of the Human Milk Banking Association of North America.
Receive and account for donated breast milk, interact with donors, schedule appointments, and contact the receiving milk bank to arrange donated milk pickup.