Milk Lab Technician - NICU, Day Shift, FT

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Milk Lab Technician in the NICU at the Main Campus Jackson facility prepares, labels, stores, and delivers all feedings, including expressed and pasteurized human milk and ready-to-feed formula, according to established formulations.

Responsibilities include calculating and monitoring formulas, maintaining safety and sanitation, managing inventory, operating prep equipment, and documenting processes and quality systems in the Milk Lab.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with healthcare experience or pharmacy tech credentials.
• Pharmacy technician registration with MS State Board of Pharmacy.
• Pharmacy Tech Certification (NHA) or CPT Certification is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Prepares feedings accurately according to established formulations and procedures.
• Measures powders and liquids with precision.
• Verifies feeding orders with a registered dietitian for accuracy and obtains standardized recipes as needed.
• Uses clinical information system to obtain orders and print labels/production lists.
• Maintains competence in Milk Lab equipment and computer/printer systems.
• Stores prepared feedings properly until delivery to units.
• Delivers prepared feedings to unit refrigerators.
• Cleans and sanitizes work surfaces before/after feeding prep.
• Cleans utensils, equipment, and storage areas.
• Calculates new formulations or standardized recipes and obtains RD verification.
• Maintains log sheets and compiles audit/data-tracking records.

Education

High School Diploma/GED and one of: Six (6) months of experience in healthcare environment

Pharmacy technician registration with the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Tech Certification (PHSA/NHA)

CPT Certification (NHA)

Job description

The Milk Lab Technician in the NICU at the Main Campus Jackson facility prepares, labels, stores, and delivers all feedings, including expressed and pasteurized human milk and ready-to-feed formula, according to established formulations.

Responsibilities include calculating and monitoring formulas, maintaining safety and sanitation, managing inventory, operating prep equipment, and documenting processes and quality systems in the Milk Lab.