Milk Lab Technician – Kennestone – PRN

3110 Kennestone Hospital, Inc.; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Kennestone Hospital is seeking a Milk Lab Technician (PRN) to prepare expressed human milk, donor human milk, and formulas for neonates and pediatrics.

The role requires aseptic technique, HACCP knowledge, and accurate weights and conversions; collaborate with nutrition staff and participate in in-services to maintain competence.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills required.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills required.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.

Responsibilities

• Prepares expressed human milk (EHM), donor human milk (DHM), and formula feedings using established procedures.
• Uses aseptic technique and adheres to sanitation regulations and hospital standards (HACCP, patient safety).
• Uses barcode scanning to manage, track, and inventory human milk.
• Oversees receiving and labeling of EHM, DHM, and formula for safe distribution.
• Provides proper storage of EHM, DHM, formulas, and other products.
• Monitors storage temperatures and expiration dates/times.
• Removes items as needed following procedures.
• Monitors department nutrition lab supply inventory and places orders.
• Collaborates with clinical nutrition leadership, nurses, dietitians, and caregivers.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Arithmetic

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Summary: Milk Lab Technician – Kennestone – PRN PRN = As Needed Responsible for the specialized tasks of preparation, inventory, distribution, and management of Expressed Human Milk, (EHM), Donor Human Milk (DHM), and facility-prepared formulas for all neo-natal and pediatric patients within Kennestone Hospital. Demonstrates competencies relative to infection control principles; appropriate technical calculations (weights and measures conversions including metrics); knowledge of common medical abbreviations and terminologies; and knowledge of available formula products and human milk additives. Effectively communicates with members of the healthcare team. Responsible for performing regular job duties and other duties as assigned in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of Wellstar Health System.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Prepares expressed human milk (EHM), donor human milk (DHM), and formula feedings using established procedures.
• Uses aseptic technique and adheres to all sanitation regulations and standards established by the hospital, including HACCP and patient safety policies.
• Uses barcode scanning technology in conjunction with safety policies/procedures to manage, track, and inventory human milk.
• Oversees proper receiving and labeling of EHM, DHM, and formula according to procedure for safe and efficient distribution.
• Provides proper storage of EHM, DHM, prepared formulas, and other products.
• Monitors proper storage temperatures and expiration dates/times.
• Removes and disposes of items as needed, following established procedure.
• Monitors nutrition lab supply inventory and places product orders as necessary.
• Works closely with clinical nutrition leadership, staff nurses, nursing, dietitians, providers and patient caregivers.
• Participates in department education and in-services to maintain competence.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Required Minimum Education: HS Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's Degree required.
• Required Minimum Certification: SRVSF-FH - ServSafe Food Handler certification required within 30 Days of hire.
• Required Minimum Experience: Minimum of 1 year of related NICU or Pediatric Unit experience in hospital / clinical setting highly preferred.
• Required Minimum Skills: Basic computer skills required. Excellent customer service and communication skills required. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life.

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Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.

Mission, Vision & Values

At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

OUR MISSION:

To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

OUR VISION:

Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.

OUR VALUES:

We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice

Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.