Nutrition & Formula Tech I

001 University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester seeks an Infant Nutrition Technician to prepare human milk and infant formula doses, ensuring safe handling and compliance with hygiene standards. You will process orders, monitor storage, and support healthcare teams with timely delivery to patient care areas.

Responsibilities include documenting temperature logs, maintaining inventory, and coordinating with RDNs for feeding orders.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Be at least eighteen years of age at time of application.
• 6 months customer service experience preferred, preferably in healthcare.
• Certified diet tech (DTR) or Certified Pharmacy Tech certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare infant nutrition doses per recipe and RDN instruction.
• Maintain sanitation and temperature logs for formulas and human milk.
• Process orders and transfers via computer system; ensure accurate labeling.
• Monitor inventory and rotate stock to meet patient care needs.
• Provide courteous service to staff, patients, and caregivers, escalating clinical questions to RD.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Math skills

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

DTR or Pharmacy Tech certification

Job description

Job Location

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Job Details

Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular

Time Type: Time as Reported / Per Diem

Scheduled Weekly Hours: As Scheduled

Department: 500061 Nutritional Support Services

Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America)

Range: UR URCC 204 H

Compensation Range: $19.72 - $26.62 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of tasks that relate to the preparation and delivery of human milk and infant/pediatric formula and transfer of information concerning patient formula orders. Technicians must adhere to all food safety/sanitation regulations and standards established by the hospital and regularity agencies. The technician is responsible for the safe and effective operation of equipment needed to prepare infant/pediatric feedings and maintain sanitation in the preparation room. Processes human milk/formula orders and maintains temperature records. Performs required quality assurance monitoring activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Preparation of Infant Nutrition Doses

Processes orders or dispense human milk/formula orders requests through the computer system; including data entry where applicable. Prepares human milk/formula orders per recipe or registered dietitian nutrition (RDN) instruction including: obtaining correct human milk/formula, determining the number of doses required for the defined time period, using correct techniques to measure solids and liquids, packaging and labeling in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, completing logs where required, utilizing safety check procedures where required such as bar code scan confirmation, and assisting the center and children's hospital in obtaining formulas from ancillary areas when needed. Reports discrepancies in feeding orders to the supervisor or RDN. Adheres to all food safety/sanitation procedures in the human milk and formula center. Operates and maintains automated systems or technology that is part of the human milk/formula preparation process.

Nutrition Storage and Inventory Management

Performs formula area inspections for quality assurance and communicates any immediate concerns to a supervisor. Monitors inventory levels consistent to meet patient care needs and communicates any concerns or recommendations to a supervisor. Stocks human milk and formula center appropriately to meet the needs of the patient(s) based on demand. Rotates stock effectively, checking expiration dates to minimize waste and remove any expired products from the area. Ensures proper storage requirements for formulas and human milk, including oversight of monitoring systems where required for temperature and humidity control. Maintains compliance with standards of operation and regulations established by the hospital and regularity agencies.

Delivery of Human Milk and Formula

Utilizes human milk/formula delivery systems efficiently, including pneumatic tube systems and hand-delivery, and performs any required documentation for transfer or tracking of human milk/formula. Responds to any urgent requests for human milk or formula delivery to meet acute needs, including directly to patient care areas, human milk/formula stocking areas, or equipment.

Customer Service

Employs courtesy and uses constructive communication with colleagues, customers, patients, and all staff. Triages phone calls and handles human milk/formula requests appropriately, deferring all clinical decisions to a Registered Dietitian for follow up. Communicates with supervisor, patient care areas and RDNS regarding problems with feeding orders, human milk/formula storage, or administration. Utilizes effective service recovery techniques to troubleshoot and solve problems that may arise in the milk/formula use system, and communicating resolution to appropriate staff in a timely manner. Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security. Complies with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA). Attends mandatory meetings and in-service education programs as scheduled by the department and facility.

Other Duties as Assigned

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Be at least eighteen years of age at the time of application required. 6 months customer service experience preferred, preferably in healthcare industry with patient interaction preferred. One of the following is required: at least 1 year of pharmacy experience, three or more year's healthcare related experience, Associate's degree or completed 2 years of college, 1 years' college experience and currently enrolled in a health science-related BS or higher degree program. Certified diet tech –DTR or Certified Pharmacy Tech.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Be of good moral character including application of IICARE values required. Able to perform necessary math skills, understand and calculate weights and measure required. Demonstrated computer experience; demonstrated strong communication skills required; Demonstrated ability to operate functions and document in the electronic medical record required.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Active certification from a nationally accredited infant formula technician certification program within 12 months of hire and maintain ongoing education requirements required.

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