NICU Milk Tech - Casual

Children's Hospital and Health System • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

The NICU Milk Tech prepares, labels, stores, and delivers infant feedings in the NICU, except for feedings from central nutrition. Feedings include human milk—mother’s own milk and pasteurized donor human milk (PDHM)—and ready-to-feed formula. Preparation must follow sanitary regulations and standards established by regulating agencies and the health care facility, including institutional HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Plan for Human Milk Handling) policies for enteral feedings. The role uses a bar-coded safety system when handling mother’s own milk and PDHM and assists with training ancillary personnel as needed. The employee provides care appropriate to the patient population and follows applicable policies and procedures.

This is a casual, 0.0 FTE position. The most currently available shifts are weekday PMS shifts (1400–2230 or 1500–2330) or weekends, with a holiday rotation requirement.

Requirements

• High school graduation, a GED, or an 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 within twelve months of hire is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, label, store, and deliver NICU infant feedings, excluding those from central nutrition.
• Handle mother’s own milk and pasteurized donor human milk using a bar-coded safety system.
• Follow sanitary regulations, facility standards, and HACCP policies for enteral feedings.
• 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