Part Time - Human Milk Technician - Scottish Rite

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Nutrition professional to manage human milk inventory, calculations and preparation for inpatients. You will use inventory software, maintain safe handling practices and collaborate with RN, lactation consultants and dietitians.

Minimum 1 year in healthcare/clinical setting with an Associate degree; BS preferred and Serv-Safe certification within 30 days. Excellent math, communication and data-analysis skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in healthcare/clinical setting (may substitute with equivalent nutrition/science education)
• Associate’s degree required
• Bachelor’s of Science preferred
• DTR/NDTR certification preferred
• Serv-Safe® certification required within 30 days of hire
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; ability to learn computer systems
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and analyze data for clinical decisions
• Enter and verify recipes in hospital EMR

Responsibilities

• Manage Human Milk Inventory using FIFO to prevent waste
• Proactively manage milk inventory and storage conditions
• Use Human Milk Inventory software to receive, move, prepare and discharge milk
• Ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance with patient information
• Communicate with bedside RN, lactation consultant, dietitian and caregivers to verify quantities and feeding orders
• Make complex clinical decisions by analyzing data from multiple sources
• Enter and verify formulas and human milk recipes in EMR
• Prepare human milk feedings using appropriate equipment and aseptic technique
• Order supplies and maintain cleanliness in Nutrition Lab
• Participate in ongoing process and quality improvement activities

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

DTR/NDTR certification preferred

Tools

Human Milk Inventory software

EMR systems

Job description

Work Shift Day Work Day(s) Variable Shift Start Time 9:00 AM Shift End Time 5:30 PM Worker Sub-Type Regular

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Job Description

Responsible for all essential tasks involving the calculation, preparation, delivery, storage and handling of all human milk and donor human milk for inpatients.

Experience

1 year of experience in healthcare/clinical setting (may substitute required experience with equivalent years of nutrition or science specific education beyond the minimum education requirement).

Education

Associate’s degree required

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s of Science preferred

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) or Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR) certification(s) preferred

Certification Summary

Serv-Safe® certification required within 30 days of hire

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must pass Human Milk and Formula Handling and Calculations Competency test within 60 days of hire with >90% accuracy.

Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal skills and the ability to learn and use computer systems.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions and decimals, and perform algebra.

Ability to analyze numerous pieces of data to make clinical decisions.

Job Responsibilities

• Human Milk Inventory Management Uses First In, First Out procedures when storing human milk
• Proactively manages human milk inventory to prevent wastage by ensuring milk is stored in the correct state
• Uses Human Milk Inventory software to receive, move, prepare, and discharge milk.
• Adheres to facility confidentiality, HIPAA Regulations, and patient rights polices when working with patient information while handling human milk.
• Critical Thinking, Communication, Order Interpretation, Recipe Writing Communicates frequently and thoroughly with bedside RN, lactation consultant, dietitian and/or patient caregivers to verify human milk quantities, clarify daily feeding order changes, and optimize usage of human milk while minimizing waste.
• Makes complex clinical decisions daily for each patient by analyzing numerous pieces of data from a variety of sources (physician order, availability of milk, state of milk, expiration, need for fortification, etc.)
• Demonstrates mathematical ability sufficient to interpret orders, measure ingredients, and perform mathematical calculations related to formula composition and human milk fortification.
• Enters and verifies formula and human milk recipes ordered by provider into hospital approved electronic medical record.

Human Milk Preparation

• Utilizes Human Milk Inventory software to safely prepare all human milk feedings
• Must adhere to all sanitary regulations and documentation standards established by regulatory agencies in the preparation of Human Milk and Donor Milk and in the maintenance of the Milk Room and its equipment.
• Practices safe handling of expressed human milk and/or donor human milk per hospital policy and using aseptic technique.
• Prepares human milk orders by accurately measuring ingredients using gram scale, graduated cylinder, bead bath, and other Nutrition Lab equipment.

Environment of Care

• Orders supplies for Nutrition Lab
• Maintains equipment and clean environment in Nutrition Lab
• Participates in on-going process and quality improvement activities of the department.

Performs other responsibilities as required.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address 1001 Johnson Ferry Rd

Job Family Nutrition

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children’s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that distinguished as a best place to work in the country.

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