Milk Lab Technician - Kennestone

Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions

• Prepares expressed human milk (EHM), donor human milk (DHM), and fomula feedings using established procedures.
• Uses aseptic technique and adheres to all sanitation regulations and standards established by the hospital, including HACCP and patient safety policies.
• Uses barcode scanning technology in conjunction with safety policies/procedures to manage, track, and inventory human milk.
• Oversees proper receiving and labeling of EHM, DHM, and formula according to procedure for safe and efficient distribution.
• Provides proper storage of EHM, DHM, prepared formulas, and other products. Monitors proper storage temperatures and expiration dates/times. Removes and disposes of items as needed, following established procedure.
• Maintains nutrition lab supply inventory and places product orders as necessary.
• Works closely with clinical nutrition leadership, staff nurses, nursing, dietitians, providers and patient caregivers.
• Participates in department education and in-services to maintain competence.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Education

HS Diploma or GED required. Associate's Degree required.

Required Minimum Certification

SRVSF-FH - ServSafe Food Handler certification required within 30 Days of hire.

Required Minimum Experience

Minimum of 1 year of related NICU or Pediatric Unit experience in hospital / clinical setting highly preferred.

Required Minimum Skills

• Basic computer skills required.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills required.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.