Infant Feeding Prep Tech

Northside Hospital Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. in Atlanta, GA, is seeking an Infant Feeding Prep Tech to calculate, prepare, and deliver human milk and infant formula per provider orders in the Special Care Nursery.

This role supports sanitation, labeling, inventory, and accurate recordkeeping using EMR and milk-tracking software, with emphasis on aseptic technique and safety. The position also involves training new staff, collaborating with IFP staff, and maintaining supplies in Lactation Offices/Storage to ensure

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of experience as an Infant Feeding Prep Tech is preferred.
• Completion of Ohio State University: Infant Feeding Technician Certification Course within 2 years of hire is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic computer skills is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in sterilization and aseptic techniques; knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains sanitation policy and procedures in preparation and storage areas within IFP.
• Unpacks, labels, and stores human milk, donor milk, prolacta, and formula using FIFO.
• Prepares feedings using aseptic technique per provider orders.
• Prepares, labels, and delivers feedings per provider order; maintains daily preparation logs.
• Maintains cleanliness of work areas and equipment to assure quality of feedings.
• Uses milk tracking/scanning software for patient identification, labeling, and inventory control.
• Maintains competency in the use of the EMR.
• Assists in training new employees as needed.
• Communicates with IFP Coordinator/Supervisor regarding issues with orders/storage.
• Maintains ongoing inventory of supplies in Lactation Offices/Storage.
• Reports safety issues or equipment malfunctions per policy.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Inventory control

Recordkeeping

EMR proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Infant Feeding Technician Certification (OSU course)

Tools

Basic computer skills

Sterilization techniques

Job description

Overview

Calculates, prepares, and delivers human milk and infant formula based upon the provider’s order for all infants in the Special Care Nursery. Performs inventory, completes temperature/sanitation records and schedules, operates feeding preparation equipment, maintains proper sanitation policy and procedures in Infant Feeding Prep (IFP) area, and performs quality improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Maintains sanitation policy and procedures in preparation and storage areas within IFP.


• Unpacks, receives, labels, and stores human milk, donor milk, prolacta, and formula in designated areas using first in, first-out (FIFO) method.


• Prepares feedings using aseptic technique.


• Prepares, labels, and delivers feedings per provider’s order.


• Performs appropriate recordkeeping of daily preparation logs.


• Assures quality of feeding preparations by maintaining cleanliness of work areas, which includes, but is not limited to, refrigerators, freezers, bead baths, counter tops, floors, mixing utensils, scales, and trashcans.


• Utilizes milk tracking/scanning software to perform daily functions in the system: patient identification, labeling of feedings, receive expressed breastmilk, donor milk and prolacta, discharging patients and products out of the system, and inventory control.


• Maintains competency in the use of the EMR.


• Assists in training new employees as needed.


• Communicates with IFP Coordinator, IFP Supervisor, SCN staff regarding problem with feeding orders, human milk/formula storage, or administration.


• Maintains on-going inventory of supplies in the Lactation Offices/Storage.


• Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or employee/patient/visitor injury-accident to IFP Coordinator or Supervisor.


• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• High school diploma or equivalent.

PREFERRED

• One (1) year of experience as an Infant Feeding Prep Tech.


• Completion of Ohio State University: Infant Feeding Technician Certification Course within 2 years of hire date.


• Demonstrated knowledge of basic computer skills.


• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in sterilization and aseptic techniques.Knowledge of medical terminology.

Work Hours:

7:00AM-5:30PM