Nutrition Lab Technician

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Two-week paid parental leave

Tuition benefits eligibility

Job summary

UW Health in Madison is seeking a Nutrition Lab Technician to accurately prepare infant feedings using appropriate equipment and aseptic techniques. You will pick up and deliver infant, pediatric, and enteral feedings according to schedule and work as part of a patient care team with Registered Dietitian Nutritionists.

No relevant experience is required, but attention to detail and a customer-service mindset help ensure safe feeding practices and great service to patients and families.

Qualifications

• No minimum education. Required
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Detail-oriented to maintain documentation for safe feeding practices
• Customer-service oriented to provide great service to patients and families

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare infant feedings using appropriate equipment and aseptic techniques.
• Pick up and deliver all infant, pediatric, and enteral feedings according to schedule.
• Work as part of a patient care team with the Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN).
• No relevant experience is necessary, but applicants should be detail-oriented and customer-service oriented.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Customer-service oriented

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Work Schedule

100% FTE. Scheduled shift will be between the hours of 8:00 am – 6:10 pm. Every other weekend is required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Job Description

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! Want to make a difference in the lives of our infant and pediatric patients? Join our remarkable team at UW Health as a Nutrition Lab Technician.

We are seeking a Nutrition Lab Technician to:

• Accurately prepare infant feedings using appropriate equipment and aseptic techniques.
• Pick up and deliver all infant, pediatric, and enteral feedings according to schedule.
• Work as part of a patient care team with the Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN).
• No relevant experience is necessary, but applicants need to be detail-oriented in order to maintain appropriate documentation to ensure safe feeding practices and customer-service oriented to provide great service to our patients and their families.

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At UW Health, you will have

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher).
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications

• No minimum education. Required
• High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred

Work Experience

• Previous Pharmacy Technician or science lab experience Preferred
• Previous nutrition experience Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

American Family Children’s Hospital

in Madison , Wisconsin—also a Magnet®-designated facility—provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center ranked among the top 50 children’s hospitals in four medical and surgical specialties , with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU , which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.