NICU Infant Feeding Preparation Technician

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

11d

About The Position

UPMC Children's Hospital is currently seeking a Full-Time NICU Infant Feeding Preparation Technician. This position is responsible for a variety of tasks that relate to the preparation of human milk and infant formulas for the medically fragile infant.

Requirements

High school diploma with excellent mathematical skills required.
Clearances with renewal: 31, 33, 34, & 73

Nice To Haves

Nutrition and/or health science focused education courses preferred.

Responsibilities

Verifies physician's orders for patient feedings, and reports any discrepancies to the patient's nurse, charge nurse, or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
Prepares and portions patient feedings accurately per recipe or RDN instruction.
Uses correct technique to measure solids and liquids.
Properly labels all prepared feedings.
Communicates with supervisor and RDNs concerning problems regarding feeding orders, human milk/formula storage and administration.
Maintains adequate inventory of feeding preparation room supplies.
Unpacks, labels, and stores fortifiers, formula, and supplies in their designated storage area; rotates supplies using first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.
Maintains a sanitary and safe environment by following departmental and infection prevention policies; reports unsafe conditions and accidents to manager.
Maintains a clean and orderly workspace, ensuring that the department standards are met and that all sanitary activities are conducted in accordance with federal, state, and local health regulations.
Maintains clean equipment and supplies used to prepare patient feedings.
Adheres to uniform policy established by the department; no artificial nails are allowed; nails must be kept short, clean, and unpolished.
Assists in training other employees in feeding preparation and proper handling techniques as needed.
Recognizes and adopts activities appropriate to the specific needs of the patient population and demonstrates knowledge of specific issues directly related to the age of the patient population.
Attends mandatory meetings and in-service education programs as scheduled by the department and facility.