Milk Lab Technician

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Medical Center South is seeking a Milk Lab Technician to prepare and distribute human milk and formula, while maintaining accurate Milk Lab records. The role includes inventory control, compliance audits, and assisting with onboarding of new Milk Lab staff in collaboration with the Lactation Specialist (IBCLC).

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or equivalent, Milk Lab Technician competency, and preferably healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Milk Lab Technician competency required.
• Healthcare experience preferred (patient care or Pharmacy Technician).
• BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritional services through preparation and distribution of human milk and formula.
• Maintain Milk Lab records and documentation.
• Perform inventory control and conduct compliance audits.
• Assist with orientation of new Milk Lab staff in collaboration with Lactation Specialist (IBCLC).
• Maintain productivity standards and participate in quality improvement efforts.

Skills

MS Office Proficiency

Team leadership

Communication

Deadline-driven

Analytical thinking

Independent & team work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Milk Lab Technician certification preferred

Milk Lab Technician competency

Tools

Inventory management systems

Compliance auditing

Job description

Highlights

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Summary

The Milk Lab Technician shall be responsible to provide nutritional services through preparation and distribution of human milk, formula feedings, and maintain Milk Lab records. This individual will perform inventory control and conduct compliance audits. The Technician will assist with orientation of new Milk Lab staff in collaboration with the Lactation Specialist (IBCLC), or other disciplines as needed. The Technician will maintain productivity standards and participate in compliance and quality performance improvement efforts to ensure that milk preparation and distribution is safe and effective. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education/Experience

High School diploma or equivalent required. Prior experience in healthcare; experience in either patient care or as a Pharmacy Technician preferred. Milk Lab Technician competency required.

Licensure/Certification

Active Milk Lab Technician certification preferred, BLS required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software.
• Strong team leadership skills, strong organization, interpersonal, and customer relations skills.
• Must be able to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, and excellent organizational skills.
• Must be able to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, proficient computer skills, proven track record of successful performance.
• Ability to understand complex multifactor situations and bring appropriate solutions.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Primary Location

Baptist Medical Center South

Job

Milk Lab Technician

Milk Lab Technician

Job Type

Regular-Part time

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)