Infant Feeding Technician

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.
• Education: HS Diploma or high school equivalency.
• Experience: 3 years related experience, or current enrollment in an accredited Dietetic Technician Program,

Benefits

Additional Information

JOB SUMMARY This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job. Responsible for the calculation, preparation, labeling, storage and delivery of all feedings in the NICU and assigned areas. This will include human milk feedings as well as ready to feed formula. The Milk Lab Technician must adhere to all food safety and sanitation regulations and standards established by regulating agencies and the medical center. May assist with call center functions. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings. Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct. * Retrieves, reviews and verifies patient human milk and/or formula orders via EMR; Prepares human milk and/or formula according to provider orders using aseptic technique. Responsible for correct calculation, preparation, dispensing and monitoring of specialized formula, modulated infant or pediatric formulas, human milk, and medical nutrition supplements. * Communicates/clarifies nutrition intervention/plan of care with inter-professional team members. Verifies that the nutrition intervention/plan of care is being implemented and that the needs/preferences of the patient are being met. * Delivers prepared human milk and/or formula to the designated locations in an accurate and timely manner, including tube feeding and oral supplement orders. Triages formula and human milk lab calls and in person interactions. Stores prepared feedings in patient care unit refrigerators, removing expired feedings and recycling bottles as indicated. * Maintains an adequate inventory of formula lab supplies and formulas by performing daily inventory and stocking; rotates formulas and supplies using FIFO (first in, first out); assesses daily utilization of formulas and alerts supervisor of concerns for surges in use and stock * Maintains a clean, sanitary, safe and orderly formula/human milk lab, ensuring department standards are met and that all cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting activities of storage areas, preparation areas and equipment are conducted and documented in accordance with relevant policies and procedures and in compliance with HACCP and other federal, state and local health regulations. * Recognizes and interprets instructions for changes in formula and breast milk and readjusts volumes accordingly. * Scans all human milk at various intervals to ensure accurate tracking and safe delivery. * Receives expressed human milk from mothers who are dropping off and from breast milk banks; records and maintains an accurate inventory of human milk stored in the lab; * Checks equipment for proper operation and reports problems to the appropriate supervisor and other quality metrics as assigned * Contributes to cost containment by managing time and supplies so that assignments are completed as scheduled and resources are not wasted. Prepares monthly quality assurance report and production summaries. * Performs other related and incidental duties as needed or assigned. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS: * Employees in this class have regular in-person contact with patients, visitors, clinical staff, and/or the public. Employees have occasional contact by telephone and in person with service representatives when equipment needs repairs. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: * Employees in this class receive general supervision from a manager or supervisor who assigns work verbally or through written instructions. * Work is reviewed by observation on a daily basis to ensure work standards and procedures are followed, to check for adequate staffing, and to ensure conformance with safety and sanitation procedures. * Employees in this class follow all regulatory requirements. Department and Hospital policies and procedures are also followed when performing the work.

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