NICU Milk Technician: Infant Nutrition & Safety

Ochsner Health System; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System is seeking a Milk Technician to prepare, deliver and monitor human milk, donor milk, infant formulas and enteral nutrition products in a regulated healthcare setting. The role ensures food safety, sanitation and regulatory compliance while coordinating with dietitians and the healthcare team.

Responsibilities include inventory management, documentation, QA monitoring, and participation in ongoing training and quality improvement activities, with emphasis on patient safety

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Preferred Associate's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Dietetic Services.
• Experience in healthcare, food service or related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, deliver and monitor human milk, donor milk, infant and pediatric formulas and enteral nutrition products.
• Maintain sanitation and HACCP-compliant prep areas and equipment.
• Track inventory, monitor temperatures, and rotate stock.
• Document feedings and production logs; communicate with dietitians and healthcare team.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal & written communication

Keyboard proficiency

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Dietetic Services

Tools

Windows OS

Job description

Ochsner Health System is seeking a Milk Technician to prepare, deliver and monitor human milk, donor milk, infant formulas and enteral nutrition products in a regulated healthcare setting. The role ensures food safety, sanitation and regulatory compliance while coordinating with dietitians and the healthcare team.

Responsibilities include inventory management, documentation, QA monitoring, and participation in ongoing training and quality improvement activities, with emphasis on patient safety