FORMULA MILK ROOM NUTRITION TECH

About the role

As a Nutrition Technician for Formula and Human Milk, you will assist in the successful operation of Food & Nutrition Services. You will be responsible for the preparation, labeling, storage, and delivery of all formulas and human milk in the Nutrition Room for infants, and pediatric patient populations. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic individual who thrives in a fast-paced and innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares feedings accurately according to established written formulations following pre-established feeding preparation procedures and adhering to quality control standards and aseptic technique
• Uses correct and accurate technique to measure powders and liquids
• Verifies new or questionable feeding orders with the care team for accuracy and obtains standardized recipes as needed
• Uses clinical information system to obtain patient feeding orders and to print labels and production lists
• Maintains competence in computer/printer systems
• Stores prepared feedings properly until delivery to units
• Delivers prepared feedings properly to unit refrigerators
• Cleans and sanitizes work surfaces in the Nutrition Room before and after each feeding preparation
• Cleans utensils, equipment, and storage areas used in the Nutrition Room
• Calculates new formulations or standardized recipes manually or with software
• Completes inventory management of formula and human milk

Qualifications

• Associate degree in applied science with 6 to 12 months of healthcare experience
• OR Bachelor’s degree in applied science field
• OR Students pursuing bachelor’s degree in applied science with 2+ years of education completed
• OR Nutrition and Dietetic Technician, Registered (NDTR) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration
• OR Pharmacy Tech certification with the Pharmacy Tech Certification board

Skills

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Proficient computer skills required to be successful

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.