Formula Lab Technician - Casual - Days

Nebraska Methodist Health System; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking an Infant Nutrition Lab Technician at Methodist Women’s Hospital in Elkhorn, NE. This casual, part-time role supports infant formula preparation, donor milk handling, and inventory within a fast-paced clinical setting.

Responsibilities include following safety protocols, collaborating with dietitians and nurses, and documenting orders and charges in the EMR. Prior healthcare or customer service experience is preferred, with a Food Handlers Certificate

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college coursework preferred.
• 6 months customer service experience (healthcare preferred).
• Food Handlers Certificate preferred.
• Basic math, accurate measurements, and calculator use required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare infant formulas per orders and protocols.
• Maintain the Infant Nutrition Lab and donor milk supply.
• Order and inventory formula products and supplies (Lawson).
• Document charges accurately in the EMR.
• Maintain proper storage of formulas and inventory par levels.
• Verify diet/feeding orders in electronic system and communicate with staff.

Skills

Basic math

Typing

Customer service

Verbal communication

Reading/writing instructions

Computer skills

Food handling knowledge

Education

High school diploma/GED

College coursework or degree preferred

Tools

Lawson system

Windows-based apps

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 Description

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 Handlers Certificate preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Basic math and algebra skills required and ability to use calculator accurately.
• Intermediate computer skills required, including using windows-based computer applications.
• Working knowledge of infant formulas and fortification process preferred.
• Strong verbal communication skills for positive interaction with staff and customers required.
• Strong customer service skills required, including face-to-face and telephone, required.
• Able to read, write, and carry out oral and written instructions with accuracy and efficiency required.
• Able to type 30 words per minute required.

Physical Requirements

Weight Demands

• Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force.

Physical Activity

• Not necessary for the position (0%): - Carrying
• Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
• • Balancing
  • ClimbingCrouching
  • Grasping
  • Kneeling
  • Repetitive Motions
  • Sitting
  • Stooping/bending
  • Twisting
• Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
  • Carrying
  • Fingering/Touching
  • Keyboarding/typing
  • Lifting
  • Pulling/Pushing
  • Reaching
  • Speaking/talking
  • Walking
• Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
• • Distinguish colors
  • Hearing
  • Seeing/Visual
  • Standing

Job Hazards

• Not Related: - Equipment/Machinery/Tools
• Rare (1-33%):
• • Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
  • Mechanical moving parts/vibrations
• Occasionally (34-66%): - Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
• Frequent (67-100%): - Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)

About Methodist

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affiliated Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.