NICU Enteral Technician - Part-Time

Memorial Hermann Health System; Center, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 2,893,000; Part time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking an Enteral Technician to support the NICU Enteral Department. This cross-trained role also covers Unit Clerk duties and Cleaning Tech tasks as needed.

Part-time with benefits; 5:00AM - 3:30PM, Mondays, every other Friday, and every other weekend. Responsibilities include safe preparation and delivery of breast milk and pediatric formulas, coordination with dietitians and staff, maintaining inventories, and compliance with safety and infection control

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in the preparation/handling of foods in institutional setting preferred
• Must be able to follow and relay oral and detailed written instructions; demonstrate knowledge of weights and measures; perform recipe and inventory calculations
• Demonstrate good communication skills with patients/staff showing customer service focus
• Demonstrate knowledge of computer skills and willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Prepares and delivers new and revised breast milk and specialized pediatric/infant formula medical orders in a safe, efficient manner daily.
• Uses the electronic health record to accurately modify formula or milk recipes.
• Follows aseptic techniques as established by department guidelines.
• Communicates with interdepartmental and hospital professional staff to verify medical orders and delivery requirements.
• Provides information, excellent customer service and problem solve as needed.
• Conducts regular inventories.
• Distributes prepared, labeled human milk and formulas to the patient care areas according to hospital and department operation policies.
• Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate care in handling kitchen tools, measuring equipment, dishwasher, refrigerators and freezers in a manner that prevents breakage, loss, or damage.
• Uses various cleaning chemicals, disinfectants as required in performing job duties according to MSDS.
• Inspects, maintains, and ensures quality of products, prepared items, kitchen equipment and facilities as outlined in department and hospital infection control policies and procedures and HACCP standards.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of services.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Weights & measures

Mathematical calculations

Communication skills

Computer skills

Physical stamina

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Dishwasher

Refrigerators/Freezers

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking an Enteral Technician to support the NICU Enteral Department. This cross-trained role also covers Unit Clerk duties and Cleaning Tech tasks as needed.

Part-time with benefits; 5:00AM - 3:30PM, Mondays, every other Friday, and every other weekend. Responsibilities include safe preparation and delivery of breast milk and pediatric formulas, coordination with dietitians and staff, maintaining inventories, and compliance with safety and infection control