Formula Room Technician-Nutrition Patient Food

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Inc. is seeking a Formula Technician to prepare, label, and distribute patient formulas in a timely, accurate manner.

The role involves maintaining inventory, following HACCP guidelines, and collaborating with Nutrition Services and clinical staff to ensure patient safety and proper formula handling. The position requires a High School Diploma and at least one year of related education or training, with strong math and terminology skills and a focus on accuracy and

Qualifications

• Must read, understand and calculate weights and measures accurately.
• Ability to understand and interpret basic medical terminologies.
• Maintains a working knowledge of technical terminologies for job duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare formulas per complex preparation instructions.
• Maintain up‑to‑date formula inventory records and FIFO storage.
• Label all formulas and tube feedings accurately and attach labels.
• Deliver formulas to patient units on time and in usage order.
• Support quality/process improvement changes in the department.

Skills

Formula calculation

Inventory control

Medical terms

Mathematical skills

Labeling accuracy

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

Job Description Summary: Performs the preparation, distribution, inventory tracking, and record keeping of all patient formula in the department. Calculates all patient formula as they appear in the complex preparation instructions completed by clinical staff.

Essential Functions

Interpret information presented for formula preparation and prepare those formulas using the correct techniques relating to the nutritional care of patients. Maintain up-to-date records of formula inventory and availability; mindful of the FIFO principles in storage of food items: cans, bottles and boxes. Collaborate with appropriate Nutrition Services team members and clinical staff. Accurately label all formula and tube feedings using the printed labels associated with formula order sheets. Deliver and distribute all formula to respective patient unit on a timely basis and in proposed usage order. Participates in departmental changes pertaining to quality and process improvement. Maintain an aseptic environment for formula preparation procedures as they relate to the HACCP plan for enteral feedings, local health department regulations, and patient safety policies.

Education Requirement

High School Graduate or equivalent, required.

Licensure Requirement

(not specified)

Certifications

(not specified)

Skills

Must complete the Formula Tech test as presented by Formula Room Coordinator, with yearly performance appraisal. Ability to read, understands and calculates weights and measures accurately, and exhibits basic mathematical skills. Ability to understand and interpret basic medical terminologies. Maintains a working knowledge of technical terminologies and classifications as appropriate for the proper completion of job duties.

Experience

One year of practical education or training, required.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Sitting FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel, Walking CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Peripheral vision, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing - Far/near, Standing Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: (not specified)

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

About Nationwide Children's Hospital

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