Milk Bank Technician

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

Supervised by Milk Bank Pasteurization Manager and/or the Milk Bank Program Director, the Milk Bank Pasteurization technicians are responsible for all essential tasks for handling and processing human milk through the milk bank laboratory. The individuals fulfilling this role maintain lab equipment, cleaning all areas, storage and distribution zones, and maintain needed operational inventory. The individuals in this role process the human milk according to Milk Bank Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which abide by FDA and HMBANA guidelines, as well as maintain records for maintenance of equipment, cleaning schedules, all bacterial testing and macronutrient analysis of the human milk. This role should be food handler certified and receive training to support milk processing techniques.

In-house training is required on scheduled basis per Milk Bank guidelines.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• One (1) Year Hospital or Healthcare Laboratory technician
• Food Handler Certification within four (4) weeks of hire (at hospital orientation)
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Handles and processes the human milk through the milk bank laboratory.
• Maintains lab equipment, cleaning all areas, storage and distribution zones, and maintain needed operational inventory.
• Processes human milk and performs bacterial testing and macronutrient analysis of the human milk.
• Maintains food handler certification.
• Interacts with and assists the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills; communicates accurate and complete information; maintains strict confidentiality when necessary.
• Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments; follows the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines.
• Assists internal and external stakeholders as needed with exceptional customer service.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

What This Job Offers

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