Formula Lab Technician - Casual - Days

Best Care•Omaha, NE

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a casual position at Methodist Women's Hospital. Casual employees work on an ‘as needed’ basis to meet the business needs, with workdays and hours often varying from week to week. The role operates in a fast-paced environment focused on preparing and delivering safe infant feedings. The Infant Nutrition Technician communicates appropriate information regarding orders and preparation of formulas and human milk to the Clinical Dietitian and Nursing Staff, and maintains the Infant Nutrition Lab in a safe and sanitary condition, adhering to protocols, procedures, and department safety standards.

Requirements

High school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) or equivalent required.
6 months customer service experience preferred, preferably in healthcare industry with patient interaction.
Basic math and algebra skills required and ability to use calculator accurately.
Intermediate computer skills required, including using windows-based computer applications.
Strong verbal communication skills for positive interaction with staff and customers required.
Strong customer service skills required, including face-to-face and telephone, required.
Able to read, write, and carry out oral and written instructions with accuracy and efficiency required.
Able to type 30 words per minute required.

Nice To Haves

College coursework or degree preferred.
Working knowledge of infant formulas and fortification process preferred.
Food Handler’s Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the Infant Nutrition Lab and human milk supply at assigned facilities by accurately calculating, measuring and mixing feedings according to diet order, using established protocols to ensure positive patient outcomes.
Collects breast milk and delivers fortified breast milk, following policy and procedure.
Prepares supplemental feedings and formulas by processing feeding orders accurately, to promote optimal nutritional intake according to departmental standards.
Maintains organization of dry and cold storage areas, and maintains supplemental feedings and formula par levels.
Monitors expiration dates and handles outdated product following established protocol.
Collects, labels, stores, and handles human donor milk, maintaining proper documentation according to policy and procedure.
Maintains appropriate documentation for all human milk and formula processes used in the Infant Nutrition Lab.
Maintains adequate inventory of formulas and supplies.
Orders formula products and supplies through Lawson.
Consistently verify diet/feeding orders in electronic system.
Document patient charges accurately into the electronic medical record.
Orders and maintains inventory of pasteurized donor milk for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) from authorized members of the Human Milk Banking Association of North America.
Intakes and accounts donated breast milk including interacting with donors, setting appointments, and contacting the receiving milk bank for donated breast milk pick up.