Dietetic Technician - Milk Lab

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Milk Lab Technician to support the Breast Milk and pediatric formula preparation at Geisinger Medical Center. You will work under an RDN, handling orders, measuring breast milk and formulas, and ensuring aseptic technique and accurate labeling.

Day shifts, 40 hours per week, 4x10-hour shifts, with 1 in 3 weekends required. Requires a High School Diploma/GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred and at least 2 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in storage, preparation and delivery of breast milk and infant formulas following aseptic technique.
• Coordinate with the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to interpret orders and prepare feeding products.
• Maintain logs, document in electronic health records, and track inventory and expiration dates.
• Label, track and dispense prepared products to unit refrigerators for patient use.

Skills

Builds Relationships

Critical Thinking

Manages Projects And Functions

Mentoring Skills

Organizing

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Job description

Location: Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No

Job Summary

Under the supervision of a registered dietitian, performs daily, hands‑on aspects of the storage, preparation and delivery of breast milk, infant and pediatric formulas. Support the daily operations of the Milk Lab to ensure optimal safety for all patients receiving prepared products from the Milk Lab.

Job Duties

Coordinates with the registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) to provide timely, cost effective, and appropriate nutritional care for the patient while avoiding duplication and waste. Receives and organizes physician/RDN orders, interprets orders by utilizing medical terminology and generic and trade names of all compounded components. Perform calculations for preparation of ordered feeding product, including measuring breast milk, formula, calculating additives, and filling orders. Adhere to established procedures for safe and accurate preparation of breast milk, formula, formula fortifiers and/or nutrition additives utilizing hygiene standards and personal protective gear. Ensure proper use of necessary labels to accurately identify, apply expiration dates and track prepared products. Handle and prepare breast milk and/or formula following aseptic technique. Ensure all products are used within proper expiration dates and manufacturers safe usage recommendations. Organizes the timely dispensing of final prepared breast milk and/or formula to unit refrigerators for individual patient use based on scheduled delivery times in consideration of expiration dates of each product. Communicates with co‑workers to ensure optimal breast milk and/or formula storage and preparation. Document in electronic health record and other paperwork documentation as required for the preparation, delivery and proper inventory of breast milk, formula and feeding supplies. Clean and sanitize the work area and equipment used according to established procedures. Perform quality assurance tasks, such as maintaining logs. Checks equipment for proper operation and reports problems to the appropriate supervisor. Responsible of inventory and rotation of supplies. Demonstrate fiscal responsibility by taking ownership of time management, decreasing waste and promoting cost effectiveness while maintaining patient safety and quality of care. Assist in training other employees in breast milk and formula preparation and proper handling techniques as needed. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all‑inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department‑specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position. *Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and degree obtained (Associate’s Degree = 2 years; Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years).

Position Details

This position provides needed nutrition for our smallest patients to grow while working with a great team!

Hiring Incentive

This position qualifies for a $2,000 sign‑on bonus paid over one year. Certain stipulations do apply.

Hours

Work 4 x 10‑hours day shifts (6:00am - 4:30pm) - to support work‑life balance.

Weekends

required to work 1 out of 3 weekends.

Holidays

on rotating basis

Education

High School Diploma/GED is required; Bachelor’s Degree is preferred

Required Experience

** 2 years relevant experience is required **Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and degree obtained (Associate’s Degree = 2 years; Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years).

Benefits of working at Geisinger

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out‑of‑area employees and dependents
• Pre‑tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
• Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family‑friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work‑life support, digital self‑help tools and more.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Certification(s) and License(s)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Skills

Builds Relationships, Critical Thinking, Manages Projects And Functions, Mentoring Skills, Organizing

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000‑member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

* Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Aff

Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.