FORMULA ROOM TECHNICIAN: Charlottesville, VA.
Job Summary
Become a Formula Technician and important member of our Morrison Healthcare Nutrition Team at University of Virginia Children's Hospital in Charlottesville, VA. The Formula Tech position will be trained and skilled in accurately and safely preparing specialty formulas for hospitalized infants and children. The formula tech will communicate with dietitians and nurses and supply chain members in order to carry out the job responsibilities. This is an important role in supporting the clinical team, and preparing specialized nutrition for pediatric patients.
Qualifications
- Accurate screening and identification of formula orders requiring preparation
- Use of excel to accurately prepare patient formula labels
- Responsible for the preparation, labeling, storage and delivery of all prepared formulas for the NICU and pediatric units
- Demonstrate accurate and consistent measuring and mixing procedures using aseptic technique
- Adhere to food safety and sanitation regulations and standards
- Document clearly and accurately on all formula log sheets and temperature log sheets
- Communicate with nursing staff and/or dietitians for assistance with daily order changes and feeding order clarification
- Communicates with supply chain staff as needed to ensure necessary inventory to prepare formulas
- Complies with all regulatory standards to include federal, state, accrediting agencies, as well as facility confidentiality, HIPPA regulations, and patient rights policies
Associates at Morrison Healthcare
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retailment 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
- Commute Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retailment 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
- Commute Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Associate’s degree, healthcare certification (MA, CNA, PCT, etc) or higher academic degree strongly preferred
- Prior experience in healthcare, nutrition, medical lab, or formula/milk room preferred
- Experience with Excel and word preferred
- Effective communication and human relation skills
- Much math, problem solving, and logic skills
- Ability to perform physical demands of position (see below)
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently
Physical Demands
- Regularly standing for extended periods of time
Equal Opportunity Employer
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Contact Information
For more information, contact Laura L Perrett at [[req_classification]].