NICU Milk Technician LPN — Neonatal Nutrition

FMOL Health; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Job summary

FMOL Health is seeking a Milk Technician LPN to prepare, label and deliver human milk and formula to neonatal and pediatric patients in a hospital setting. You will document accurately, follow safety protocols, and work closely with nursing staff to support optimal patient nutrition.

The role requires completion of a nursing program and strong math skills, with responsibilities spanning inventory, sanitation, and collaboration with dietitians to ensure appropriate feeding plans.

Qualifications

• Completion of nursing program at an accredited school.
• Able to perform necessary mathematical tasks at above high school level.

Responsibilities

• Receive orders and maintain current order records.
• Communicate with medical personnel to clarify orders and prepare infant feedings using aseptic techniques.
• Label prepared feedings per policy and deliver feedings to designated areas.
• Maintain adequate supplies and rotate inventory.
• Check and dispose of outdated supplies as required by policy.
• Operate equipment needed to prepare feedings and maintain sanitation in the prep area.
• Communicate with the registered dietician regarding non-standard recipes or orders.
• File and maintain temperature and other required audit records.
• Train ancillary/PRN staff as necessary.
• Follow up with mothers providing breastmilk to ensure adequate supply and infection control.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Documentation

Communication with staff

Education

Nursing program completion

Job description

FMOL Health is seeking a Milk Technician LPN to prepare, label and deliver human milk and formula to neonatal and pediatric patients in a hospital setting. You will document accurately, follow safety protocols, and work closely with nursing staff to support optimal patient nutrition.

The role requires completion of a nursing program and strong math skills, with responsibilities spanning inventory, sanitation, and collaboration with dietitians to ensure appropriate feeding plans.