Formula Nutrition Tech
About The Position
POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the preparation, distribution, inventory, record keeping and ordering of all patient enteral formula. Follows the standards of formula preparation as described in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics “Guidelines for Preparation of Human Milk and Formula in Healthcare Facilitiesâ€. Recognizes weights and measures to correctly read, write, and calculate formula recipes, maintains aseptic technique during formula preparation, and maintains sanitation guidelines in formula room. Regularly interacts with dietitians, pharmacist, nurses, unit secretaries, and foodservice personnel. Able to complete formula preparation competencies in the first 90 days.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- 6 months experience in nutrition related field and/or food service, pharmacy, nursing, or a hospital setting.
- Mathematics aptitude, ability to communicate both written and verbally.
Nice To Haves
- Basic knowledge of Nutrition and Disease
- Certified Dietetic Technician certification from the Academy of Dietetics and Nutrition.
- Certified Foodservice Sanitation certification from the state of Illinois or other qualified certifying body.
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Aseptic technique
- HACCP guidelines
Responsibilities
- Preparation of patient enteral formula
- Distribution of patient enteral formula
- Inventory of patient enteral formula
- Record keeping of patient enteral formula
- Ordering of patient enteral formula
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
