Neonatal Milk Prep Specialist — Precision & Care

Regional One Health; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional One Health seeks a Neonatal Milk Technician to manage the safe receipt, storage, preparation and delivery of human milk and specialized formulas in the NICU. You will verify orders in the EMR, prepare ingredients aseptically, label milk accurately and ensure proper storage and transport to designated locations.

You will monitor inventory and temperatures, maintain a sanitary lab, document activities and collaborate with nurses, dietitians and care team to coordinate daily operations and

Responsibilities

• Retrieves, reviews and verifies patient, human milk and/or formula orders via EMR; orders may include mom's own milk, donor milk, and neonatal formulas.
• Calculates milk/formula additives and mixes ingredients using aseptic technique per provider orders.
• Ensures milk labeling is complete and up-to-date; provides labels for milk deposits and places milk in proper refrigerator or freezer bin.
• Delivers prepared human milk and/or formula to designated location accurately and promptly.
• Monitors inventory of patient milk deposits; checks expiration and discards per protocol.
• Ensures refrigerators/freezers in the NICU stay within required temperature ranges and alerts staff if not.
• Maintains a clean, sanitary, safe, and organized milk lab; performs cleaning and disinfection per standards.
• Keeps milk prep area organized with supplies; manages ordering, receiving and stocking of related items.
• Documents in accordance with policies and compliance requirements.
• Prepares and maintains required administrative records, reports and files.
• Maintains patient medical records and logs; uses computer systems to enter and retrieve data.
• Interacts with patients and colleagues in a courteous, responsive manner in line with Brand Promise.
• Collaborates with the dietitians and care team regarding orders, mixing, storage and administration.
• Adheres to department and organizational policies, safety, quality and infection control standards.
• Assists in care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
• Provides coverage for relief and absences across shifts, weekends and holidays.

Job description

Regional One Health seeks a Neonatal Milk Technician to manage the safe receipt, storage, preparation and delivery of human milk and specialized formulas in the NICU. You will verify orders in the EMR, prepare ingredients aseptically, label milk accurately and ensure proper storage and transport to designated locations.

You will monitor inventory and temperatures, maintain a sanitary lab, document activities and collaborate with nurses, dietitians and care team to coordinate daily operations and