Formula Room Technician-Nutrition Patient Food

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Performs the preparation, distribution, inventory tracking, and record keeping of patient formula in the department. Calculates patient formula according to complex preparation instructions completed by clinical staff. Prepares formulas using appropriate techniques for patients’ nutritional care and maintains an aseptic environment consistent with the HACCP plan for enteral feedings, local health department regulations, and patient safety policies.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One year of practical education or training.
• Must complete the Formula Tech test presented by the Formula Room Coordinator, with yearly performance appraisal.
• Ability to read, understand, and accurately calculate weights and measures, and demonstrate basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to understand and interpret basic medical terminology, and maintain working knowledge of technical terminology and classifications relevant to job duties.

Responsibilities

• Interpret formula preparation information and prepare formulas using techniques appropriate to patients’ nutritional care.
• Maintain current records of formula inventory and availability, following FIFO principles for storing cans, bottles, and boxes.
• Collaborate with Nutrition Services team members and clinical staff.
• Accurately label formula and tube feedings using printed labels associated with formula order sheets.
• Deliver and distribute formula to the appropriate patient units promptly and in proposed usage order.
• Participate in departmental quality and process improvement changes.
• Maintain an aseptic formula preparation environment consistent with the HACCP plan for enteral feedings, local health department regulations, and patient safety policies.
• Calculate patient formula according to preparation instructions completed by clinical staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED