Formula & Milk Room Technician, Arnold Palmer Hospital (FT/Day)

Orlando Health • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

Join Our Team at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital! The Formula & Milk Tech prepares and delivers all infant formulas and milk accurately according to established written standard procedures. The Clinical Nutrition Department of Orlando Health addresses the nutritional needs of inpatients at both facilities and outpatient Oncology. Our mission is to provide the highest quality and evidenced based medical nutrition therapy to patients and their families and provide physicians and other medical professionals guidance on implementing medical nutrition therapy.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and delivers all formulas, and milk accurately according to written procedures and adhering to quality control standards.
• Performs accurate calculations based on the order.
• Verifies new or questionable orders with a Registered Dietitian for accuracy and obtains standardized recipes as needed.
• Identifies any potential food allergens in a product ordered for patients.
• Records information as necessary.
• Maintains inventories of supplies.
• Monitors the centralized tracking system for the Formula and Milk Room refrigerator and addresses any temperature ranges outside of the established guidelines.
• Maintains daily records on any departmental essential information.
• Utilizes the barcode scanning software system for human milk feedings.
• Keeps the refrigerators, freezers, and working areas clean and organized at all times.
• Identifies and stores the human milk that is donated in the Milk Depot freezers and keeps appropriate records of the donated milk which is sent to the Milk Bank for processing.
• Utilizes independent double verification of feedings prior to and at delivery with other Formula and Milk Techs and nursing.
• Follows departmental HACCP guidelines for infection prevention.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement using a clinical ladder.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Retirement Savings Plan with up to 5% match.
• Financial savings accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
• Nearly 5 weeks of PTO in your 1st year of employment.
• Employer paid life insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED