Formula Lab Technician - Casual - Days

CO200 Methodist Womens Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking an Infant Nutrition Lab Technician to support the NICU and other facilities. You will prepare and deliver infant formula and donor milk, maintain the nutrition lab, and assist with inventory and documentation.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, and preferred experience in healthcare with basic math and strong customer-service skills. Training on Lawson and safety protocols will be provided.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; college coursework preferred.
• Experience: 6 months customer service experience, preferably in healthcare.
• License/Certifications: Food Handler’s Certificate preferred.
• Skills: Basic math and algebra; accurate calculator use.
• Skills: Strong verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Tech: Intermediate computer skills; ability to read/write and follow instructions.
• Knowledge: Working knowledge of infant formulas and fortification process.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver infant nutrition, formulas, and donor milk following diet orders.
• Maintain infant nutrition lab and human milk supply; manage storage and inventory.
• Verify orders in electronic system and document patient charges.
• Order formula products and supplies through Lawson; track expiration dates.
• Ensure proper documentation for human milk and formula processes.

Skills

Math skills

Verbal communication

Customer service

Typing 30 wpm

Computer skills

Reading/writing

Fortification knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

College coursework preferred

Experience in healthcare

Tools

Lawson system

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/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 neccessary for the position (0%): - Carrying Occasionally Performed (1%-33%): Balancing Climbing Crouching 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 Affirative 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.

At Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and the 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. If you join our organization, you will have the opportunity to excel in your field, use the latest technologies, learn from the best and work as a team. You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference through The Meaning of Care.