Neonatal Milk Technician: Precision in Baby Nutrition

Regional One Health; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional One Health is seeking a Neonatal Milk Technician in Memphis to manage the safe receipt, storage, preparation, and delivery of human milk and specialized formulas in the NICU. You will ensure compliance with sanitation regulations and EMR orders while collaborating with the care team.

The role emphasizes accurate labeling, timely delivery, temperature monitoring of milk storage, and maintaining a clean lab environment to support safe infant nutrition and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Retrieves, reviews and verifies patient, human milk and/or formula orders via EMR; includes mom's own milk, donor milk, and neonatal formulas. Clarifies orders with the patient care team as necessary.
• Calculates human milk/formula additives and mixes ingredients according to provider orders using aseptic technique.
• Ensures labeling of milk is complete and up-to-date per policy using the electronic scanning system; provides labels for milk deposits and ensures proper storage.
• Delivers prepared human milk and/or formula to the designated location accurately and timely.
• Monitors inventory of patient-specific milk deposits; reviews milk daily for expiration and discards per protocol.
• Ensures refrigerators and freezers in the NICU are maintaining correct temperatures; notifies clinical staff if out of range.
• Maintains a clean, sanitary, safe, and orderly milk lab; ensures cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting per standards.
• Maintains an organized milk prep area with supplies, including ordering, receiving, stocking, and ensuring product codes are current.
• Performs documentation in accordance with policies and procedures and in compliance with federal, state, and local health regulations.
• Prepares and maintains required records, reports and files for administrative and compliance purposes; maintains patient medical records and logs.
• Interacts with patients and colleagues in a courteous manner; collaborates with the dietitians to coordinate activities regarding milk/formula orders, mixing ingredients, storage, and administration.
• Adheres to departmental and organizational policies, safety, infection control, and QA standards; assists in equipment and supplies maintenance.
• Provides coverage for relief and absences across shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Job description

Regional One Health is seeking a Neonatal Milk Technician in Memphis to manage the safe receipt, storage, preparation, and delivery of human milk and specialized formulas in the NICU. You will ensure compliance with sanitation regulations and EMR orders while collaborating with the care team.

The role emphasizes accurate labeling, timely delivery, temperature monitoring of milk storage, and maintaining a clean lab environment to support safe infant nutrition and regulatory compliance.