Milk Preparation Technician - NICU - Full Time Nights

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Milk Preparation Technician for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to ensure accurate preparation of breast milk, donor milk, and infant formulas under the supervision of the NICU Dietitian. You will coordinate daily milk room activities, calculate feeding orders, label bottles, and deliver prepared feeds within the unit.

Responsibilities include accurate measurement, adherence to procedures, inventory management, aseptic technique, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of computers.
• Good mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately calculates, prepares, and dispenses calculated volume of human milk, formula and additives as ordered.
• Uses correct techniques to measure liquids and solids.
• Uses established procedures and recipes for calculating human milk and formula.
• Appropriately labels prepared human milk and formula bottles.
• Receives breast milk and keeps appropriate documentation of receipt and storage.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Mathematical skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree in nutrition/related field

Tools

EPIC clinical system

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Milk Preparation Technician will perform all duties necessary to ensure breast milk, donor milk, and infant formulas are prepared accurately and efficiently. Under the direction of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Dietitian, the dietetic technician will coordinate all daily activities of the milk room. The tech will be responsible for the calculation, preparation, and delivery of the feeding orders. The tech is responsible for complying with all of the network and department policies and regulations to the operation of the milk room.

• Accurately calculates, prepares, and dispenses calculated volume of human milk, formula and additives as ordered.
• Uses correct techniques to measure liquids and solids.
• Uses established procedures and recipes for calculating human milk and formula
• Appropriately labels prepared human milk and formula bottles.
• Receives breast milk and keeps appropriate documentation of receipt and storage.
• Collects human milk from fridges/freezers in the unit.
• Rotates all breast milk in freezer FIFO (First IN, First Out Method) unless otherwise indicated by Dietitian and/or Lactation Consultant.
• Collect daily feeding orders for each baby and prints accurate labels for each feeding.
• Calculate amounts of fresh and frozen human milk required for a 12-hr period for each baby.
• Delivers prepared feedings to designated location.
• Inventories lab supplies, formulas, and enteral feeding equipment as needed.
• Maintains necessary par levels and monitors expiration of products and formulas.
• Maintains inventory of donor milk.
• Follows aseptic technique and infection control policies/practices, regulatory agency requirements, including OSHA, and HAACP plan for formula and human milk preparation.
• Maintains a clean work area.
• Ensures that equipment is in working order and takes action when problems are identified.
• Monitors recipes, preparation, and labeling for accuracy.
• Discusses milk volume with mothers as needed and communicates abnormal ranges to the Dietitian and/or Lactation consultant.
• Communicates with nurses, medical staff, and dietitian regarding discrepancies with feeding orders, storage, or administration.
• May conduct in-services and participate in the orientation and training of staff.
• May participate in the development and measurement of outcomes for the NICU, including quality assurance reports.
• Maintains competence of required skills and current knowledge in the filed by participating in on-site training and external training programs.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of computers.
• Good mathematical skills.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred

• Associate's degree in nutrition, food service, or a related field.
• 6-12 months of clinical work experience.
• Knowledge of EPIC clinical system.

Minimum rate of $20.64 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to Labor Market Data Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.