Formula Breast Milk Tech

Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family.

General Purpose of Job:

To prepare and deliver all formula and breastmilk feedings needed for patient use in NICU

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.

·         Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.

·         Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines. 

·         Keeps refrigerators and freezers clean where formula/ breast milk is stored.

·         Cleans and arranges all formula room cupboards and counters.

·         Defrosts formula/ breast milk room refrigerator/freezer as needed.

·         Checks NICU unit refrigerators for any expired formula/ breast milk.

·         Washes and sterilizes bottles and other equipment following sanitation procedures.

·         Prepares the formula/breastmilk feedings ordered for each patient by following computer orders.

·         Follows department policies and procedures for age-appropriate formula preparations.

·         Mixes the formula/ breast milk additives to endure proper sterilization/sanitation of infant feeds.

·         Prepares labels for each bottle of formula/ breast milk (patient name, medical record number, expiration date/time, and feeding order).

·         Draws up formula/ breast milk into syringes/ bottles for feedings.

·         Delivers all formula/ breast milk to each nursing unit.

·         Has Registered Nurse verify label and initial Mom’s Place Feeding Log on receipt of feedings for correct patient and correct feeding order

·         Properly thaws breast milk under sanitary conditions and at accurate amounts as to not waste breast milk.

·         Prepares worksheets/kardex for following day.

·         Assures that all Mom’s Place kardexes are kept current; making changes as necessary.

·         Maintains quality assurance monitors as established (production lists/ temperature checks).

·         Prepares, handles, and sanitizes supplies for breastfeeding moms (breast feeding bags, supplies).

·         Issues new mom's supplies needed for starting to pump.

·         Instruct moms on proper use of pump cleaning, procedure, and storage/labeling milk.

·         Assist mom in use of pumps and be knowledgeable in answering basic lactation questions.

·         Refer all moms to Lactation Consultant for follow-up.

·         Interacts closely with Dietitian in areas of uncertainty.

·         Takes inventory of mom’s Place supplies.

·         Attends all department and hospital in-services as required.

·         Performs other duties as assigned.

Behavioral Expectations

·         Customer Service – Enthusiastically interacts with all customers.  Assumes personal responsibility for meeting customer needs.  Consistently demonstrates a commitment to customer satisfaction.

·         Interpersonal Skills- Is sensitive to the needs, ideas, and feelings of others.  Develops and maintains rapport with others.  Listens well.  Facilitates a group process.

·         Adaptability/flexibility – Demonstrates the ability to change behaviors and plans to meet rapidly changing/ competing job demands (new or unusual situations).  Receives change as a challenge.  Revises plans to meet changing circumstances. 

·         Communication – Clearly and effectively communicates ideas and requests to others.  Persuades or influences others through spoken or written communication.

·         Initiative – Starts and completes tasks with minimum of prompting.  Willing to make recommendations and assume additional responsibilities.

·         Team Player – Fully participates in maintaining a positive team environment that is conducive to customer satisfaction.  Builds trust among co-workers, focusing on accomplishing hospital and departmental mission and goals.

·         Organized and efficient – Organizes work and uses time efficiently.  Takes the initiative to find additional work during slow or downtimes.  Recommends innovative ways of doing work more efficiently and effectively.

·         Core Values –Practices DCH core values.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations.

Food Handler’s Permit