Infant Nutrition Technician - Per Diem - JDCH

Memorial Healthcare; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, FL is seeking a Milk Room Technician to manage the preparation, delivery, and proper storage of human milk and infant formula. The role requires strict adherence to food safety guidelines and accurate labeling, with daily responsibilities including inventory control and temperature monitoring.

You will operate the computerized inventory system, ensure proper stock levels, and communicate with the patient care team to clarify orders and maintain safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with food safety in healthcare settings preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment and follow strict guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, deliver and store human milk and infant formula accurately.
• Utilize computerized inventory system and escalate issues as needed.
• Monitor temperatures and function of milk room freezers/refrigerators and report concerns.

Skills

Milk prep accuracy

Inventory management

Food safety

Labeling accuracy

Temperature monitoring

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Inventory software

Freezer/refrigerator monitoring

Job description

Location:

Hollywood, Florida

Summary:

Responsible for the preparation, delivery and proper storage of human milk and infant formula.

Responsibilities:

Accurately calculates human milk and formula additives based on order and mixes appropriately.Utilizes computerized inventory system and escalates any issues to leadership.Follows food safety guidelines in milk room as well as maintaining stock of preparation supplies.Monitors temperature and function of each freezer and refrigerator in the milk room and reports concerns to leadership.Monitors inventory of patient specific milk deposits.Collect breast milk, insures proper labeling and storage.Reviews infant feeding orders and clarifies them with the patient care team.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL - ANCILLARY AND SUPPORT, ORGANIZATION SKILLS (4), PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - ANCILLARY/SUPPORT, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: 1 year food service or healthcare experience

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Bending and Stooping = 60%
• Climbing = 20%
• Keyboard Entry = 60%
• Kneeling = 60%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Reaching = 60%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%
• Running = 40%
• Sitting = 60%
• Squatting = 60%
• Standing = 60%
• Walking = 60%
• Audible Speech = 60%
• Hearing Acuity = 60%
• Smelling Acuity = 0%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Depth Perception = 60%
• Distinguish Color = 60%
• Seeing - Far = 60%
• Seeing - Near = 60%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60%
• Asbestos = 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 20%
• Dust = 40%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 20%
• Hazardous Medication = 20%
• Latex = 20%
• Computer Monitor = 60%
• Domestic Animals = 20%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
• Fire Risk = 0%
• Hazardous Noise = 0%
• Heating Devices = 0%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Magnetic Fields = 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
• Potential Electric Shock = 0%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 20%
• Radiation = 20%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

Shift:

Days

Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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