Formula & Milk Technician I

Phoenix Children's; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children’s is seeking a full-time Formula & Milk Technician to join the Nutrition Lab team in Gilbert, AZ. You will prepare breast milk, donor milk, and formula, ensuring accurate labeling and on-time delivery within a pediatric hospital setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a Food Handler’s Card. Schedule includes rotating weekends/holidays; training will occur at the MAIN campus until the new facility opens in February 2027.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Food Handler’s Card required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare human milk, donor milk, and formula using aseptic techniques in accordance with hospital policies.
• Deliver and pick up supplies to hospital rooms/units/floors as needed.
• Verify feeding orders with registered dietitians or medical staff for accuracy.
• Communicate with lactation consultants, nurses, and families to ensure proper use, preparation and storage of milk/formula.
• Monitor inventory, expiration dates, restock units, rotate stock and notify when supplies are needed.
• Participate in in-service programs, meetings and conferences.
• Clean and sanitize utensils, workstations and supplies.
• Collaborate with departments to improve service quality and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow instructions accurately

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Formula & Milk Technician I
Department: PCH-EV JV | Nutrition Lab
Location: Gilbert
Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, Days, Evenings, 7am-8:30pm
Category: Patient Care Svcs(Tech & Asst)
Posting #: 1071470
Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Posting Note: Phoenix Children’s is seeking a full-time Formula & Milk Technician to join our Nutrition Lab team at our new East Valley Hospital in Gilbert, AZ!
In this important behind-the-scenes role, you’ll help support our patients’ nutritional needs by ensuring breast milk and formula orders are carefully prepared, accurately labeled, and delivered on time. This is a wonderful opportunity to contribute to the care of our patients while being part of the pioneering team at our newest hospital location!
**Work and training will occur at MAIN campus until opening of the new facility in February 2027**
What We’re Looking For:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Food Handler’s Card required.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Reliable, dependable, and a team player, while committed to providing accurate work.
This is a non-patient-facing position that plays an important role in supporting the nutritional needs of our pediatric patients. The nutrition lab operates 7 days a week and schedules will be variable to include rotating weekends and holidays. Shift and weekend differentials apply!
Performs a variety of tasks that are responsible for the preparation, distribution, inventory and management of Human Milk (HM), Donor Milk (DM) and formula.

Position Duties

• Handle human milk and formula using aseptic techniques, which adhere to all sanitary regulations and standards established by the hospital, including HACCP and patient safety policies.
• Delivers and picks up to individual rooms/units/floors within the hospital.
• Verify feeding orders with registered dietitians or other designated medical staff to ensure accuracy.
• Communicates with lactation consultants, nurses, other medical team members and parents to ensure milk or formula is accurately utilized, prepared and stored.
• Monitors daily inventory which could include checking expiration dates, restocking units/floors, rotating stock and ordering additional supplies as needed, or notifying appropriate personnel when supplies are needed.
• Participates in a variety of in-service programs, meetings and conferences.
• Ensure that all utensils, workstations and supplies have been successfully cleaned and sanitized.
• Works cooperatively with own and other departments to continuously improve the quality of services provided. Demonstrates excellent customer service and adapts to unanticipated requests.
• Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security. Maintains a working knowledge of technical terminologies and classifications as appropriate for the proper completion of job duties. Follow policies and procedures outlined for the hospital, department and Nutrition Lab.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children’s Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children’s will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education. We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable