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Unit Coordinator/ Infant Feeding Tech - NICU

TriHealth · Cincinnati, OH · 3 days ago
HealthcarePart-time

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Unit Coordinator/ Infant Feeding Technician to support our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This role is responsible for the safe preparation, handling, storage, and delivery of infant feedings, including human milk, complex formulas, and ready-to-feed formulas.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and deliver infant feedings according to physician orders and departmental policies

  • Calculate and prepare standard and specialized feeding recipes accurately

  • Safely store, label, and handle human milk in compliance with departmental and regulatory guidelines

  • Maintain proper sanitation and cleanliness of the infant feeding/formula preparation room

  • Operate and monitor feeding preparation equipment, including documenting refrigerator and freezer temperatures

  • Maintain adequate inventory of ingredients and supplies used for infant feedings

  • Communicate effectively with the medical team, nursing staff, and unit dietitian to ensure feeding orders are correct

  • Report product, supply, or equipment issues to the appropriate supervisor in a timely manner

  • Participate in staff training related to infant feeding preparation, human milk handling, and new products or procedures

  • Assist with performance improvement initiatives within the infant feeding room

  • Assist with unit operations by assisting with stocking, cleaning, laundry, unit clerk coverage, and other non-direct patient care tasks as needed

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required

  • Healthcare, nutrition, food service, or NICU experience preferred

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a respectful and compassionate approach

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to safety and infection control standards

  • Comfort working in a fast-paced, highly regulated clinical environment

Why Join Us?

  • Meaningful work supporting critically ill newborns and their families

  • Consistent day shift schedule with part-time hours

  • Collaborative, mission-driven healthcare team

  • Opportunity to build specialized NICU and infant nutrition experience

Schedule & Location

  • FTE: Part-Time - 24 Hours Weekly

  • Shift: Nights 7:00pm-7:00am

  • Location: Good Samaritan Hospital (NICU)

  • Work Setting: On-site NICU environment

Benefits Snapshot

  • TriHealth offers a comprehensive benefits suite including medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, tuition assistance, and wellness resources.

Job Responsibilities

  • Properly receives in maternal breast milk/donor breast milk into the Timeless Medical Women's and Infant System (referred to as Timeless from here on out).

  • Receives, verifies and manages feeding orders into Timeless.

  • Follows proper policies and procedures regarding storage, rotation and preparation of milk/formula.

  • Wears proper attire while preparing feeds.

  • Prepares feedings using aseptic technique.

  • Follows prescribed recipes.

  • Delivers feeds to designated area.

  • Completes stocking of unit each shift.

  • Maintains unit well.

  • Keeps clutter to a minimum in hallway by cleaning equipment and beds in a timely manner.

  • Communicates appropriately and effectively with internal and external customers (i.e. staff, patients, families, other departments, etc.).

  • Relays accurate and complete information. Maintains confidentiality. Takes an active role in maintaining patient satisfaction. Reports patient related information to RN in a timely manner.

  • Works in collaboration with all members of the health care team.

  • Functions well in the role of Unit Clerk.

  • Demonstrates ability to appropriately respond to and prioritize work. Responds appropriately to emergency situations (i.e., Code Blue, Rapid Response Team, fire, Special Alert).

  • Demonstrates knowledge/use of emergency systems, policies, and procedures. Maintains a safe environment. Reports safety hazards to appropriate personnel.

  • Complies with infection control policies. Performs computer down time procedures according to unit/TriHealth guidelines.

Working Conditions

  • Climbing - Rarely

  • Concentrating - Frequently

  • Continuous Learning - Frequently

  • Hearing: Conversation - Consistently

  • Interpersonal Communication - Frequently

  • Kneeling - Rarely

  • Lifting

  • Lifting 50+ Lbs - Rarely

  • Lifting 11-50 Lbs - Occasionally

  • Pulling - Rarely

  • Pushing - Occasionally

  • Reaching - Frequently

  • Sitting - Frequently

  • Standing - Frequently

  • Stooping - Occasionally

  • Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently

  • Using Hands - Frequently

  • Use of Hands - Frequently

  • Color Vision - Consistently

  • Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

  • Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello".

  • Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist.

  • Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators).

  • Work on improving quality, safety, and service.

  • Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.

  • Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.

  • Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

  • Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.

  • Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.

  • Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community.

Keywords

  • NICU
  • Feeding Tech
  • Technician

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