Formula Lab Technician - Casual - Days

Nebraska Methodist Hospital•Omaha, NE

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a casual position at Methodist Women's Hospital. The Formula Lab Technician works in a fast-paced environment to prepare and deliver safe infant feedings. The technician will communicate with the Clinical Dietitian and Nursing Staff regarding orders and preparation of formulas and human milk. The role also involves maintaining the Infant Nutrition Lab in a safe and sanitary condition, following all protocols, procedures, and department safety standards. Casual employees work on an ‘as needed’ basis to meet business needs, with workdays and hours often varying from week to week.

Requirements

High school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) or equivalent required.
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.
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force (Light Work).
Frequently Performed (34%-66%): Carrying, Fingering/Touching, Keyboarding/typing, Lifting, Pulling/Pushing, Reaching, Speaking/talking, Walking.
Constantly Performed (67%-100%): Distinguish colors, Hearing, Seeing/Visual, Standing.
Job Hazards: Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex) Occasionally (34%-66%).
Job Hazards: Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF) Frequent (67%-100%).

Nice To Haves

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