Milk Tech Neonatal ICU Full Time Days

University of Missouri Health Care • Columbia, MO

3d • $17 - $26

About The Position

MU Health Care is looking for a detail-oriented Milk Technician to join our dynamic NICU team! In this essential role, you will ensure that every baby receives high-quality nutrition through precise preparation and management of infant feedings. We seek a passionate individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has strong attention to detail. If you're committed to delivering exceptional care and making a meaningful impact on the lives of our smallest patients, we invite you to apply and join our compassionate team at MU Health Care!

Requirements

• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting.
• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for precise measurement and mixture of breast and donor milk and formula daily.
• Responsible for daily management of breast milk supply for the respective patient population.
• Routinely ensure proper preparation for the timely thawing of breast and donor milk.
• Adhere to hospital guidelines for storage, temperature monitoring, and expiration dates, daily.
• Utilize specific mathematical skills and appropriate spreadsheets to calculate and measure additives in the milk, i.e., protein, iron, and calories, daily.
• Calculate and divide milk into individual feeds while assuring proper adherence to milk supply management and waste avoidance, daily.
• Accurately receive, identify, store, verify, and prepare all human and donor milk feedings as ordered by the providers caring for hospitalized infants.
• Process, store, and prepare all formula feedings and other products as ordered by the providers caring for hospitalized patients.
• Maintain a sanitary, well-supplied environment in the nutrition room, including the milk and formula preparation area, as well as milk refrigerators and freezers, following the procedures of the hospital and the nutrition room.
• Prepare feedings accurately according to established written formulations following pre-established feeding preparation procedures and adhering to quality control standards and aseptic technique.
• Use correct and accurate techniques to measure powders and liquids.
• Verify new or questionable feeding orders with the care team for accuracy and obtain standardized recipes as needed.
• Use clinical information systems to obtain patient feeding orders and to print labels and production lists.
• Clean and sanitize work surfaces in the Nutrition Room before and after each feeding preparation. Clean the utensils, equipment, and storage areas used in the Nutrition Room.
• Calculate new formulations or standardized recipes manually or with software.
• Assist in training other employees in formula preparation and proper handling techniques, as needed.
• May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.

Benefits

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

What This Job Offers

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