Neonatal Nutrition Technician PRN

HCA Healthcare • Austin, TX

129d

About The Position

As a Neonatal Milk Lab Technician, you will be responsible for preparation and distribution of human milk, formula feedings and maintaining milk lab records. You will be responsible for performing inventory control and ordering supplies through Smart Procurement, and cleaning NICU equipment (i.e. Giraffe beds). This is done in accordance with the philosophy, goals and objectives of North Austin Medical Center. You will participate in the unit-based Quality Improvement process. You will organize and communicate patient care activities to the patient and to the Registered Nurse. You will complete, execute and perform the preparation, labeling and distribution of human milk (both exclusive breast milk and donor breast milk) using aseptic technique. You will order, maintain sufficient inventory, and stocks supplies for the unit through use of Smart Procurement. You will demonstrate ability to disinfect and clean NICU equipment, such as Giraffe beds, Panda warmers and cribs. You will demonstrate an understanding of patient's charts, physician orders and nursing orders. You will follow established guidelines for reporting a significant medical error or unanticipated outcome in the patient's care which results in patient harm. You will transport emergently needed medications from the pharmacy to the nursing staff, with the exception of narcotics.

Requirements

• One year of experience in food service in a healthcare setting (preferred).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification as per SDH policy.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and distribution of human milk and formula feedings.
• Maintaining milk lab records.
• Performing inventory control and ordering supplies through Smart Procurement.
• Cleaning NICU equipment such as Giraffe beds.
• Participating in the unit-based Quality Improvement process.
• Organizing and communicating patient care activities to the patient and Registered Nurse.
• Completing, executing and performing the preparation, labeling and distribution of human milk using aseptic technique.
• Ordering, maintaining sufficient inventory, and stocking supplies for the unit.
• Demonstrating ability to disinfect and clean NICU equipment.
• Understanding patient's charts, physician orders and nursing orders.
• Following established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors.
• Transporting emergently needed medications from the pharmacy to nursing staff.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage with low copay options.
• Dental and vision benefits.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance.
• Identity theft protection.
• Legal counseling.
• Long-term care coverage.
• Moving assistance.
• Pet insurance.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny.
• Free counseling services for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• Family support including adoption assistance and child care resources.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Education assistance including tuition and certification support.
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program including paid time off and family leave.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED