Neonatal Milk Lab Tech — Evening Shift (1:30–11 PM)

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Medical plan

Dental plan

Job summary

OU Health is seeking a Milk Lab Technician for the Neonatal ICU on the 1:30 PM - 11 PM shift. You will handle, store, mix and dispense human milk, fortifiers, and formulas for neonatal and pediatric patients, maintaining accuracy and safety in a busy clinical setting.

Responsibilities include educating staff, preparing feedings aseptically, reviewing diet orders, stocking supplies, monitoring refrigeration, labeling with patient identifiers and expirations, and ensuring all safety policies are

Qualifications

• Handle, store, mix, and dispense human milk and formulas per policy.
• Test and verify diet orders for accuracy and safety.
• Maintain milk storage environment and inventory.
• Follow aseptic techniques and sanitation standards.
• Educate staff on handling and preparation of milk.
• Ensure proper labeling with identifiers and expiration.

Responsibilities

• Educate staff on proper handling, storage, and preparation of human milk and formulas.
• Prepare infant and pediatric feedings using aseptic technique.
• Review and verify diet orders for accuracy and compliance with patient requirements.
• Order, stock, and maintain supplies to meet patient and lab needs.
• Monitor refrigeration equipment and ensure proper disposal of expired products.
• Store human milk, milk products, and formulas under correct cleanliness, temperature, and time guidelines.
• Label all containers with patient identifiers, bar codes, date/time, prescribed feeding, and expiration.
• Mix human milk with fortifiers and formulas exactly as directed by prescribing clinicians.
• Maintain a clean lab environment, including hand hygiene, equipment sanitation, and container cleanliness.
• Restrict lab access to authorized personnel to ensure safety and security.
• Ensure safe distribution of milk through accurate barcoding and labeling systems.
• Follow all safety policies, use appropriate protective equipment, and report unsafe conditions promptly.
• Report all unsafe conditions to supervisors immediately, and consult them when procedures or safety concerns are unclear.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Milk handling

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

OU Health is seeking a Milk Lab Technician for the Neonatal ICU on the 1:30 PM - 11 PM shift. You will handle, store, mix and dispense human milk, fortifiers, and formulas for neonatal and pediatric patients, maintaining accuracy and safety in a busy clinical setting.

Responsibilities include educating staff, preparing feedings aseptically, reviewing diet orders, stocking supplies, monitoring refrigeration, labeling with patient identifiers and expirations, and ensuring all safety policies are