NICU Milk Tech - Casual

CHS Children's Hospital and Health System, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Children’s Wisconsin in Milwaukee is seeking a Milk Technician to prepare, label, store, and deliver infant feedings in the NICU, including mother’s milk and PDHM, with emphasis on safety and HACCP compliance. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and attention to sterile handling protocols.

Training of staff may be provided. This casual (0.0 FTE) position offers shifts such as weekday PM and weekend rotations, with a focus on maintaining high levels of patient

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED/HSED required or relevant experience.
• Demonstrates basic computer skills.
• Analytical skill to resolve problems using basic scientific, mathematical or technical principles.
• Ability to respond to simple written or verbal instruction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, label, store and deliver all infant feedings in the NICU (except central nutrition).
• Use bar-coded safety system for handling mother's own milk and PDHM.
• Assist with training of ancillary personnel as necessary.
• Adhere to HACCP plan for enteral feedings and related policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High School diploma or GED/HSED

Job description

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well‑being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country.

The milk technician is responsible for the preparation, labeling, storage, and delivery of all infant feedings in the NICU with exception of those from central nutrition. This includes human milk feedings (mother's own milk and pasteurized donor human milk (PDHM)) as well as ready to feed formula. Preparation techniques must adhere to all sanitary regulations and standards established by regulating agencies and the health care facility, which should include compliance with policies related to the institution's HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Plan for Human Milk Handling) plan for enteral feedings. Will use a bar‑coded safety system throughout the handling of mother's own milk and PDHM. Assists with the training of ancillary personnel as necessary.

Requirements

• High School graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) required or relevant experience
• Demonstrates basic computer skills
• Analytical skill to resolve problems that require use of basic scientific, mathematical or technical principles.
• Ability to respond to simple written or verbal instruction.
• Formula/ Human Milk Technician Certification from accredited program within twelve months of hire preferred.
• Provides care appropriate to patient population and as described in applicable policies and procedures.

Schedule Details

This is a Casual (0.0 FTE) position. Most current available shifts are: weekday PMS (1400-2230/1500-2330) or weekends Holiday rotation requirement

Equal Opportunity Statement

Children’s Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees.

We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness.

We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Certifications/Licenses: Dedicated solely to the health and well‑being of children We are the region's only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well‑being of children. In Milwaukee and throughout the state, we provide kids and their families a wide range of care and support - everything from routine care for ear aches or sore throats to life saving advances and treatment options. Our academic partner, The Medical College of Wisconsin, brings many of the nation's most well‑respected doctors to our team. Together we work to ensure that every child and family we serve receives nothing but the best. Learn more about our affiliation with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the power of academic medicine.