Human Milk and Formula Prep Technician- Neonatal Intermediate,PRN,Variable

Job Summary

Performs a variety of tasks related to the preparation and delivery of human milk and infant formulas based on patient formula orders. Adheres to all food safety/sanitation regulations and standards.

Essential Functions

• Prepares, portions, and delivers patient feedings per recipe or patient orders supplied by bedside nurse.
• Verifies all prepared feedings with RN prior to RN administering.
• Maintains and monitors safe storage and appropriate disposition of breastmilk in the computer system-ensures breastmilk is properly labeled.
• Communicates with manager, ANM, charge nurse or bedside nurse as appropriate regarding problems with feeding orders, human milk/formula storage, or administration- reports any discrepancies related to feedings prepared.
• Maintains a sanitary and safe environment by following departmental and infection prevention policies; maintains clean equipment and orderly workspace.
• Ensures that department standards are met and that all sanitary activities are conducted in accordance with federal, state, and local health regulations.
• Uses correct technique to measure solids and liquids.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of feeding preparation room supplies; removes outdated formula stock and supplies from inventory and disposes per facility guidelines.
• Unpacks, labels, and stores fortifiers, formula, and supplies in their designated area; rotates supplies using first-in-first-out (FIFO) method.
• Aids in training other employees in feeding preparation and proper handling techniques as needed, as well as use of the computer breastmilk tracking, preparation, and administration system.
• Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
• Complies with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.
• Adheres to all established systems and training programs to provide a safe working environment.
• Complies with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and to other local, state, and federal regulations.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience: No previous experience required

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• NA

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• NA

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Greenville Memorial Hospital Facility 1008

Nearest Major Market

Greenville

Department

Neonatal Intermediate

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