0.6 Milk Tech

American Addiction Centers

1d•$21 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Milk Tech is responsible for managing the receiving and labeling of mother's human milk and donor milk, as well as preparing individualized human milk feedings and infant/pediatric formulas. This role requires meticulous attention to detail in patient identification, bar code scanning, preparation according to recipes, sterilization, labeling, cooling, storage, and delivery. The Milk Tech will use advanced math skills for calculations of additives and fortifiers, verify orders for accuracy, manage product inventory, and utilize clinical information systems. They will also maintain the nutrition room, adhere to strict hygiene and aseptic techniques, track patient and product usage, and ensure proper disposal of unused/expired feedings. The position involves performing high-touch cleaning, audits, and disassembling/cleaning infant feeding equipment. The Milk Tech will maintain knowledge and skills through in-services and meetings, participate in performance improvement initiatives, and communicate effectively with various healthcare professionals regarding feeding orders and supply issues.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Analytical skills to resolve problems that require use of basic scientific, mathematical or technical principles required.

Nice To Haves

Infant Feeding Technician or Breastmilk/Infant Formula Technician Certificate completed from an approved program preferred.
Dietetic Technician, Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration preferred.
Associate degree in an applied science with 6 to 12 months of clinical experience preferred.
1 year experience working in medical field, pediatric population preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages receiving and labeling of mother's human milk and donor milk according to procedure.
Performs patient identification and bar code scanning of all human milk containers using the feeding management system when collecting and preparing milk/formula.
Prepares individualized human milk feeding one patient at a time for safety.
Prepares infant and pediatric formulas/human milk according to recipes and follows procedures for preparation, sterilization, labeling, cooling, storage, and delivery.
Uses advanced math skills to provide detailed calculations for all additives and fortifiers placed in Human milk.
Follows system policy for patient identification when handling, thawing, mixing, fortifying, and distributing Human Milk.
Performs identification of human milk containers using human milk scanning and feeding management system.
Labels all supplements and formulas individually prior to distribution, including all required information.
Verifies orders for accuracy and obtains clarification as needed from registered dietitian or ordering provider.
Reviews product inventory and communicates ordering needs for all neonatal formulas, donor breast milk, human milk fortifiers, and other related products.
Uses clinical information systems to obtain patient feeding orders and to print labels and production lists; communicates with allied health care personnel regarding feeding orders.
Stocks nutrition room with all needed supplies.
Follows Hand Hygiene policy and aseptic technique for handling all feeding products.
Tracks patient and product usage, providing feedback to manager as needed.
Disposes unused/expired feedings according to established protocol.
Follows Advocate system policy for use of PPE including gloves, gown, hair covering, and masks.
Performs High touch cleaning as directed and performs audits for compliance.
Labels all clean and dirty equipment after cleaning.
Provides a safe environment for patients.
Disassembles and cleans various infant feeding equipment as needed.
Cleans storage bins after each patient use.
Uses correct and accurate technique to measure powders and liquids and demonstrates proper use of all prep room equipment including a gram scale, milk warmers, and dishwashers.
Maintains knowledge and technical skills by attendance at in-services, unit meetings.
Participates in Neonatal ICU Performance Improvement initiatives as requested.
Communicates MRM associate on ordering processes, stock issues, and reformulations.
Communicates with Registered Dietitian, provider, RN, lactation consultant and manager regarding after-hours formula processes.
Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, teammates and others.
Communicates with dietitians, lactation consultants, nurses, unit managers and providers regarding problems with formula or human milk orders or storage.
Demonstrates high level of professionalism and problem-solving abilities related to ensuring order in electronic health record is accurate, feeding is prepared accurately, supply is adequate, with attention to timeliness of production schedule and advocates for breastmilk management that prevents waste.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program