Infant Nutrition Technician

Kootenai Hospital; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a highly esteemed healthcare organization in northern Idaho, where you will play a critical role in the storage and preparation of infant and pediatric nutrition. This position offers the chance to work closely with a dedicated team, ensuring the highest standards of care are met. Kootenai Health is known for its supportive work environment and commitment to employee well-being, providing comprehensive medical plans, tuition assistance, and retirement savings options. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and want to be part of a recognized leader in healthcare, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Plan Options

Tuition Assistance Program

Retirement Plans with Matching Contributions

Wellness Program

Employee Discounts

Interactive Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Preferred certification in Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, or related field.
• ServSafe Certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the storage and delivery of infant/pediatric formulas.
• Educates parents about the Milk Room and its role in patient care.

Skills

Effective Communication

Mathematical Skills

Aseptic Technique

Quality Assurance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certification in Dietetics or Food and Nutrition

Human Milk Technician Certification

Job description

• Schedule/Shift/Hours PRN - (As Needed) - Variable

Responsible for the storage, preparation and delivery of all infant/pediatric formula, mother’s breast milk, donor human milk and adult enteral feedings including blenderized feedings.

Responsibilities:

• Adheres to all sanitary regulations and standards established by regulating agencies and Kootenai Health related to the Milk Room
• Interacts with patient’s parents, dietitians, nurses, physicians and other members of the patient care team
• Follows the principles of aseptic technique
• Maintains a clean environment conducive to aseptic technique
• Properly handles HM and formulas to ensure safety and minimize waste
• Educates parents/caregivers regarding the Milk Room and role in patient’s care
• Performs quality assurance tasks such as maintaining logs for equipment temperatures and DHM use
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Preferred: Appropriate certification or college degree in relatable field i.e. Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, Human Milk Technician Certification, Clinical Laboratory or Human Tissue Bank
• Must be able to read, write and perform necessary mathematical tasks at the high school level or above.
• ServSafe Certification, required within 30 days of hire
• Must be able to communicate effectively in written and verbal form.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to maintain a sitting and standing position
• Must be able to stoop or crouch
• Must be able to see small print and markings on equipment
• Typical equipment used in a clinical job

About Kootenai Health:

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it.
• Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.
• Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials.
• An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program, including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching.
• Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more.
• Robust and interactive employee referral program.
• And much more.

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!

Apply today! Please contact the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email [e-mail] with any questions.

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.