Formula Lab Technician - Casual - Days

Best Care; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking an Infant Nutrition Technician for Methodist Women’s Hospital in Elkhorn, NE. This casual role typically requires 1–2 days per week with shifts such as 7:00–3:30, 7:30–4:00, or 11:00–6:00.

The technician will handle the Infant Nutrition Lab, process formulas, collect and store human milk, and coordinate with Clinical Dietitians and Nursing staff to ensure safe feeding for neonates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• College coursework or degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Infant Nutrition Lab and manage human milk supply.
• Prepare and deliver fortified breast milk and infant formulas.
• Order and track donor milk and formulas; maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Customer service

Healthcare interaction

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?

At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary:

Location: Methodist Women’s Hospital

Address: 707 N 190th Plaza, Elkhorn, NE

Work Schedule. This position typically works 1-2 days a week as needed. Typical shift hours may include:

• 7am to 3:30pm
• 7:30am to 4pm
• 11am to 6pm

Work Schedule: This is a casual position. Casual employees work on an ‘as needed’ basis to meet the needs of the business. Workdays/hours will often vary from week to week.

Works in a fast-paced environment to prepare and deliver safe infant feedings. The Infant Nutrition Technician will communicate to the Clinical Dietitian and Nursing Staff all appropriate information regarding orders and preparation of formulas and human milk and will maintain the Infant Nutrition Lab in a safe and sanitary condition, following protocol, procedure, and department safety standards.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

Responsible for the Infant Nutrition Lab and human milk supply at assigned facilities by accurately calculating, measuring and mixing feedings according to diet order, using established protocols to ensure positive patient outcomes.

Collects breast milk and delivers fortified breast milk, following policy and procedure.

Prepares supplemental feedings and formulas by processing feeding orders accurately, to promote optimal nutritional intake according to departmental standards.

Maintains organization of dry and cold storage areas, and maintains supplemental feedings and formula par levels. Monitors expiration dates and handles outdated product following established protocol.

Collects, labels, stores, and handles human donor milk, maintaining proper documentation according to policy and procedure.

Maintains appropriate documentation for all human milk and formula processes used in the Infant Nutrition Lab. Maintains adequate inventory of formulas and supplies. Orders formula products and supplies through Lawson.

Consistently verify diet/feeding orders in electronic system. Document patient charges accurately into the electronic medical record.

Orders and maintains inventory of pasteurized donor milk for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) from authorized members of the Human Milk Banking Association of North America.

Intakes and accounts donated breast milk including interacting with donors, setting appointments, and contacting the receiving milk bank for donated breast milk pick up.

Schedule:

This position typically works 1-2 days a week as needed. Typical shift hours may include:

• 7am to 3:30pm
• 7:30am to 4pm
• 11am to 6pm

Job Requirements

Education

• High school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) or equivalent required.
• College coursework or degree preferred.

Experience

• 6 months customer service experience preferred, preferably in healthcare industry with patient interaction.

License/Certifications

• Food Handler’s Certificate preferred.

Skills/Knowledge