Pediatric Formula & Milk Tech I — Nutrition Lab

Phoenix Children's; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's is seeking a full-time Formula & Milk Technician I to support our Nutrition Lab. You will help ensure patients receive formula and breast milk orders accurately and on time, behind the scenes.

This role requires attention to detail, a Food Handler’s Card, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Schedules include weekends and holidays, with shifts across days, evenings, and nights.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Food Handler’s Card required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Reliable, dependable, and a team player, while committed to providing accurate work.

Responsibilities

• Handle human milk and formula using aseptic techniques, which adhere to all sanitary regulations and standards established by the hospital, including HACCP and patient safety policies.
• Delivers and picks up to individual rooms/units/floors within the hospital.
• Verify feeding orders with registered dietitians or other designated medical staff to ensure accuracy.
• Communicates with lactation consultants, nurses, other medical team members and parents to ensure milk or formula is accurately utilized, prepared and stored.
• Monitors daily inventory which could include checking expiration dates, restocking units/floors, rotating stock and ordering additional supplies as needed, or notifying appropriate personnel when supplies are needed.
• Participates in a variety of in-service programs, meetings and conferences.
• Ensure that all utensils, workstations and supplies have been successfully cleaned and sanitized.
• Works cooperatively with own and other departments to continuously improve the quality of services provided. Demonstrates excellent customer service and adapts to unanticipated requests.
• Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security. Maintains a working knowledge of technical terminologies and classifications as appropriate for the proper completion of job duties. Follow policies and procedures outlined for the hospital, department and Nutrition Lab.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Team player

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Phoenix Children's is seeking a full-time Formula & Milk Technician I to support our Nutrition Lab. You will help ensure patients receive formula and breast milk orders accurately and on time, behind the scenes.

This role requires attention to detail, a Food Handler’s Card, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Schedules include weekends and holidays, with shifts across days, evenings, and nights.