Milk Lab Technician - Part Time

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Part Time position. Supervised by Milk Lab Manager, the Milk Lab Technician is responsible for all essential tasks for handling and preparing infant feedings in the NICU Milk Lab. NICU infant feeding are prepared in accordance with Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) guidelines and department policies. The individuals fulfilling this role are responsible for maintaining the aseptic environment of the NICU Milk Lab. The Milk Lab Technician is responsible for stocking the Milk Lab, as well as maintaining records of inventory, cleaning schedules, and equipment maintenance. Individuals fulfilling this role should be food handler certified and receive continuing education and training to support milk-handling techniques. Individuals in this role report to the Milk Lab Manager.

Requirements

HS Diploma/GED
plus one (1) yr experience in healthcare or food service
food handler certified
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
Annual TB Screening
Criminal Background Check
Sex Offender Registry
Substance Abuse Testing

Nice To Haves

Formula/Human Milk Technician Certificate
continuing education and training to support milk-handling techniques

Responsibilities

Maintains the aseptic environment of the NICU Milk Lab to ensure safe handling (collection, storage, and preparation) of expressed breast milk (EBM), pasteurized donor human milk (PDHM), and formula.
Prepares infant feedings of human milk and formula daily, according to recipes calculated from physician orders the Milk Lab Manager/Assistant Manager/Dietitian.
Participates in the training of new Milk Lab staff members.
Ensures equipment is in working order and that adequate supplies are available to complete the necessary daily tasks in the Milk Lab.
Cleans all areas, storage and distribution zones, ensuring lab equipment is in working order, and maintaining operational inventory.
Prepares human milk and fortified formula infant feedings in accordance with guidelines set forth by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA), and UAMS policies.
Maintains records regarding cleaning, equipment maintenance, inventory, and distribution.
Prepares and distributing copies of the daily MOM Log to the Lactation Department and NICU Dietitians.
Ensures correct labeling of refrigerator bins, freezer drawers, and storage containers.
Maintains the current patient label binder organized by correct room/bed assignment daily.
May perform other duties as assigned.