Formula & Milk Technician PRN

Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock is seeking a part-time Milk Lab technician to prepare and deliver formula, breast milk, and donor milk according to patient orders. You will calculate volumes, track inventory, and maintain strict sanitation in the preparation room, utilizing the electronic medical record system for order accuracy.

The role is safety sensitive and pays between $16.30 and $20.30 per hour depending on experience. Time Type: Part time; Department: CC013135 Milk Lab.

Qualifications

• No education requirements
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent (recommended)
• Entry level position with no prior experience required

Responsibilities

• Prepares and delivers formula, breast milk and donor breast milk per patient's orders.
• Calculates volumes and additives based on recipes.
• Maintains stock in preparation and nourishment areas, ensuring first-in-first-out handling.
• Operates and maintains equipment safely and ensures sanitation in the preparation room.

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

Work Shift: Please see job description for details. Time Type: Part time Department: CC013135 Milk Lab Summary: Salary: Most new hires start between $16.30-$20.30 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information: Responsible for the preparation and delivery of all formula and breast milk. This position is responsible for safe and effective operation of equipment needed to prepare orders and maintain sanitation in the preparation room.

Required Education: No education requirements Recommended Education: High school diploma or GED or equivalent Required Work Experience: Entry Level - Experience not Required. Recommended Work Experience: Required Certifications: Recommended Certifications: Formula Human Milk Technician - Abbott Nutrition Health Institute, ServSafe Food Handler - ServSafe

• Prepares and delivers formula, breast milk and donor breast milk per patient's order on the electronic medical record.
• Calculates volumes and additives based on recipes.
• Maintains adequate stock of products in preparation area, unit nourishment area, and pump rooms.
• Stores formula & breast milk using first in and first out method.
• Processes orders utilizing electronic medical record system; this includes printing reports to ensure accuracy of order preparation, & printing labels for all prepared milk.
• Tracks breast milk updating milk recipe book and kardex according to latest orders.
• Charges patient for preparation services utilizing the electronic medical record process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Arkansas Children’s is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action. Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state. “Arkansas Children’s is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children’s, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better.”

Michael – Business Operations Manager “Arkansas Children’s is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children’s, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better.”

Linda – Information Systems Analyst “We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children.”

Angela – Parking and Fleet Coordinator “Care, love, and hope for children!”

Kathy – Administrative Assistant “When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!”

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