Milk Lab Technician NICU- Part Time Rotating

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Memorial Hospital is seeking a Milk Lab Technician for the NICU. This part-time role involves preparing and distributing human milk and formula for neonatal patients while ensuring compliance with safety standards and maintaining professional competency. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills along with a commitment to excellent patient service. Join a team dedicated to high-quality neonatal care and benefit from a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Wide range of employee benefits

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Analytical skills to gather and interpret data.
• Experience with medical terminology.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare infant feedings using appropriate equipment and aseptic technique.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the Milk Lab and equipment.
• Conduct compliance audits and maintain logs and records.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong mathematical skills

Excellent customer service skills

Exceptional verbal and communication skills

Time and task management

Ability to prioritize and problem solve

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Formula/Human Milk Technician Certificate (required within 12 months)

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Description

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Description

The Milk Lab Technician reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Milk Lab Technician is responsible for preparing and distributing human milk and/or formula feedings of all neonatal patients in the NICU. This position is part of an interdisciplinary medical care team and works under the direct supervision of the NICU nursing manager. This position is responsible for performing inventory control, conducting compliance audits, and maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

Responsibilities

• Prepares infant feedings using appropriate equipment and aseptic technique.
• Prepares infant feedings as directed per infant feeding order.
• Utilizes standardized recipes for milk preparation.
• Assists with calculations of new recipes or formulas under the supervision of the registered dietician.
• Identifies questionable feeding orders and escalates to appropriate medical team member.
• Labels and stores all milk properly.
• Delivers infant feedings per designated schedule.
• Receives, distributes, and stores all milk and/or formula in accordance with the policies and procedures outlined for the Milk Lab.
• Responsible for maintaining sufficient inventory of the Milk Lab, including inventory, and ordering, receipt and tracking of donor breast milk
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of Milk Lab and Milk Lab equipment, in accordance with infection prevention policies and guidelines.
• Conducts compliance audits, identifies and performs quality improvement efforts, and maintain logs, records, and other required documentation.
• Assists with training other technicians as necessary.
• Maintains professional communication with all members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Demonstrates excellent customer/patient service, in alignment with NM’s Patient’s First Mission.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Analytical skills to gather, analyze, and interpret data.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Experience with medical terminology.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Exceptional verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and part of a team.
• Time and task management.
• Ability to prioritize and problem solve.
• Previous experience with an EMR.
• Previous experience with Microsoft Office and other Windows based systems.
• Formula/Human Milk Technician Certificate will be required within the first 12 months of employment, if not already certified upon hire. Maintenance of certification will be required, according to the certifying body’s renewal requirements.
  
  

Preferred

• Previous nutrition or pharmacy technician experience.
• Previous experience using EPIC electronic medical record.
• Formula/Human Milk Technician Certificate. Maintenance of certification will be required, according to certifying body’s renewal requirements.
  
  

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services and Hospitals and Health Care

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