Pediatric/NICU Milk Technician PRN/registry position

Essential Functions

• Manages receiving and labeling of mother's human milk and donor milk according to procedure.
• Collects and prepares milk/formula, performing patient identification in accordance with the system policy.
• Performs bar code scanning of all human milk containers using feeding management system.
• Prepares individualized human milk feeding one patient at a time, always for safety.
• Verifies orders for accuracy and obtains clarification as needed from registered dietitian or ordering provider.
• Reviews product inventory and communicates ordering needs for all neonatal formulas, donor breast milk, human milk fortifiers, and other related products.
• Stocks nutrition room with all needed supplies.
• Maintains knowledge and technical skills by attending in-services, unit meetings.
• Communicates with dietitians, lactation consultants, nurses, unit managers, and providers regarding problems with formula or human milk orders or storage.
• Participates in Neonatal ICU Performance Improvement initiatives as requested.

Physical Requirements

• Requires standing for long periods of time, sitting, frequent moving about on foot, stooping, kneeling, twisting, crouching, or bending.
• Frequent reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
• Handling by seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with the hand(s).
• Occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Infant Feeding Technician or Breastmilk/Infant Formula Technician Certificate completed from an approved program preferred.
• Analytical skills to resolve problems that require use of basic scientific, mathematical or technical principles required.
• Dietetic Technician, Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration preferred.
• Associate degree in an applied science with 6 to 12 months of clinical experience preferred.
• One year experience working in medical field, pediatric population preferred.