Dietetic Technician - Milk Lab

About the role

Under the supervision of a registered dietitian, you will perform daily, hands-on tasks related to the storage, preparation, and delivery of breast milk, infant, and pediatric formulas. You will support the daily operations of the Milk Lab to ensure optimal safety for all patients receiving prepared products.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) to provide timely, cost-effective, and appropriate nutritional care while avoiding duplication and waste.
• Receive and organize physician/RDN orders, interpreting them using medical terminology and knowledge of generic and trade names of compounded components.
• Perform calculations for preparation of ordered feeding products, including measuring breast milk, formula, calculating additives, and filling orders.
• Adhere to established procedures for safe and accurate preparation of breast milk, formula, fortifiers, and/or nutrition additives using hygiene standards and personal protective gear.
• Ensure proper labeling to accurately identify, apply expiration dates, and track prepared products.
• Handle and prepare breast milk and/or formula following aseptic technique.
• Ensure all products are used within proper expiration dates and manufacturers' safe usage recommendations.
• Organize the timely dispensing of prepared breast milk and/or formula to unit refrigerators based on scheduled delivery times and expiration dates.
• Communicate with co-workers to ensure optimal breast milk and/or formula storage and preparation.
• Document preparation, delivery, and inventory of breast milk, formula, and feeding supplies in the electronic health record and other required paperwork.
• Clean and sanitize the work area and equipment according to established procedures.
• Perform quality assurance tasks, such as maintaining logs.
• Check equipment for proper operation and report problems to the appropriate supervisor.
• Manage inventory and rotation of supplies.
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility through time management, reducing waste, and promoting cost-effectiveness while maintaining patient safety and quality of care.
• Assist in training other employees in breast milk and formula preparation and proper handling techniques as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Required).
• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience (Required). Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and degree obtained (Associate’s Degree = 2 years; Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years).

Schedule

• Work 4 x 10-hour day shifts (6:00 am - 4:30 pm).
• Weekends: Required to work 1 out of 3 weekends.
• Holidays: On a rotating basis.

Benefits

• Full benefits (health, dental, and vision) starting on day one.
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA).
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive.
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for loved ones.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care. Access to free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools, and more.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life, and pet and legal insurance.

Pay

This position qualifies for a $2,000 sign-on bonus paid over one year. Certain stipulations do apply.