Milk Bank Technician

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

6d•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. UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only). The Milk Bank Technician is supervised by the Milk Bank Pasteurization Manager and/or the Milk Bank Program Director and is responsible for all essential tasks for handling and processing human milk through the milk bank laboratory. This role involves maintaining lab equipment, cleaning all areas, storage and distribution zones, and maintaining needed operational inventory. The technician processes human milk according to Milk Bank Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which abide by FDA and HMBANA guidelines, as well as maintains records for maintenance of equipment, cleaning schedules, all bacterial testing and macronutrient analysis of the human milk. This role requires food handler certification and training to support milk processing techniques. In-house training is required on a 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)

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.