NICU Milk Tech - Casual

Children's Wisconsin • Milwaukee, WI

5d

About The Position

The milk technician is responsible for preparing, labeling, storing, and delivering all infant feedings in the NICU, except those from central nutrition. Feedings include human milk (mother’s own milk and pasteurized donor human milk) and ready-to-feed formula. Preparation must comply with applicable sanitary regulations and standards, the healthcare facility’s requirements, and its HACCP plan for human milk handling and enteral feedings. The technician uses a bar-coded safety system when handling mother’s own milk and pasteurized donor human milk, and assists with training ancillary personnel as needed. The position provides care appropriate to the patient population and follows applicable policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school graduate, or holder of a GED or HSED, or relevant experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Analytical skills to resolve problems requiring basic scientific, mathematical, or technical principles.
• Ability to respond to simple written or verbal instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Formula/Human Milk Technician Certification from an accredited program, preferred within twelve months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, label, store, and deliver NICU infant feedings, including mother’s own milk, pasteurized donor human milk, and ready-to-feed formula, except feedings from central nutrition.
• Follow sanitary regulations and standards and comply with the facility’s HACCP plan for human milk handling and enteral feedings.
• Use a bar-coded safety system when handling mother’s own milk and pasteurized donor human milk.
• Assist with training ancillary personnel as necessary.
• Provide care appropriate to the patient population and follow applicable policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED