Nutrition Technician (PRN)

Nemours; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare team as a Nutrition Technician at a leading pediatric hospital in Orlando. This role is vital in preparing and distributing essential nutrition for patients, ensuring adherence to strict guidelines and maintaining a clean and safe environment. You'll collaborate with dietitians and healthcare professionals to provide top-notch care, making a real difference in the lives of children and their families. If you're passionate about nutrition and patient care, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive and innovative setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required with training in a related medical field.
• 1-3 years of experience in a relevant role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute patient formula and breast milk under dietitian guidance.
• Maintain sterile technique and inventory for infant feeding room.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Sanitation Standards

Mathematical Skills

HIPAA Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Training in Medical Field

Job description

Nemours is seeking a Nutrition Technician, PRN CASUAL to join our Nemours Children's Hospital team in Orlando, Florida.

Located in Orlando, Fla., Nemours Children's Hospital is the newest addition to the Nemours integrated healthcare system. Our 100-bed pediatric hospital also features the area's only 24-hour Emergency Department designed just for kids as well as outpatient pediatric clinics including several specialties previously unavailable in the region. A hospital designed by families for families, Nemours Children's Hospital blends the healing power of nature with the latest in healthcare innovation to deliver world-class care to the children of Central Florida and beyond. In keeping with our goal of bringing Nemours care into the communities we serve; we also provide specialty outpatient care in several clinics located throughout the region.

This position is responsible for the preparation, distribution, inventory, record keeping and ordering of all patient formula and breast milk under the guidance of a Registered Dietitian.

Job Responsibilities:

• Recognizes weights and measures and has a working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Maintains sterile technique during formula and breast milk preparation.
• Follows the standards of formula preparation as described in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics "Guidelines for Preparations of Human Milk and Formula in Health Care Facilities."
• Able to read, write and perform necessary mathematical skills to correctly calculate and follow formula and breast milk recipes and prepare infant formulas.
• Prepares and delivers all infant formulas and breast milk as ordered.
• Inventories and maintains sufficient infant feeding room stock.
• Maintains sanitation in formula room area. 8. Recognizes all of the age- related factors that may contribute to formula choices.
• Recognizes and interprets instructions for changes in formula and breast milk and readjusts volumes accordingly.
• Regularly interacts with dietitians, nurses, unit clerks, foodservice personnel, patients, and family members.
• Remains knowledgeable of HIPPA and OSHA/Safety Regulations.
• Supports the concepts and principles of Patient and Family Centered Care.
• Adheres to the Nemours Standards of Behavior.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma required. (Up to 3 months of training beyond high school).
• Completed training in a related medical field (i.e. Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant0 or Food Services field.
• Minimum one (1) to three (3) years of experience required.
• Valid American Heart Association BLS Certification required upon hire.
• Complete specified competencies within 90 days of hire date.