MILK TECH: NICU FULL TIME DAYS

Shift: Full Time Days, Three 12 Hour Shifts/Week (7a-7p), must work every other weekend and rotating holidays
Department: NICU
Salary Range: 16.68 - 26.31/hr, based on experience, $2/hr shift differential for weekend shifts

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a detail-oriented Milk Technician to join our dynamic NICU team! In this essential role, you will ensure that every baby receives high-quality nutrition through precise preparation and management of infant feedings. We seek a passionate individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has strong attention to detail. If you're committed to delivering exceptional care and making a meaningful impact on the lives of our smallest patients, we invite you to apply and join our compassionate team at MU Health Care!

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 90 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

* Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

* Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years

* Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

* Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

* See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for precise measurement and mixture of breast and donor milk and formula daily.

Responsible for daily management of breast milk supply for the respective patient population.

Routinely ensure proper preparation for the timely thawing of breast and donor milk.

Adhere to hospital guidelines for storage, temperature monitoring, and expiration dates, daily.

Utilize specific mathematical skills and appropriate spreadsheets to calculate and measure additives in the milk, i.e., protein, iron, and calories, daily.

Calculate and divide milk into individual feeds while assuring proper adherence to milk supply management and waste avoidance, daily.

Accurately receive, identify, store, verify, and prepare all human and donor milk feedings as ordered by the providers caring for hospitalized infants.

Process, store, and prepare all formula feedings and other products as ordered by the providers caring for hospitalized patients.

Maintain a sanitary, well-supplied environment in the nutrition room, including the milk and formula preparation area, as well as milk refrigerators and freezers, following the procedures of the hospital and the nutrition room.

Prepare feedings accurately according to established written formulations following pre-established feeding preparation procedures and adhering to quality control standards and aseptic technique.

Use correct and accurate techniques to measure powders and liquids.

Verify new or questionable feeding orders with the care team for accuracy and obtain standardized recipes as needed.

Use clinical information systems to obtain patient feeding orders and to print labels and production lists.

Clean and sanitize work surfaces in the Nutrition Room before and after each feeding preparation. Clean the utensils, equipment, and storage areas used in the Nutrition Room.

Calculate new formulations or standardized recipes manually or with software.

Assist in training other employees in formula preparation and proper handling techniques, as needed.

May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

One (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting.

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.