Job Description

JOB TITLE: Milk Technician

SUPERSEDES: *NEW*

FLSA: Non-Exempt

JOB CODE: 2805

ISSUED: 09/2024

REVISED: *NEW*

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY

The Milk Technician is responsible for preparing, labeling, and storing all formulas and human milk in the nutrition room. Milk Technicians are responsible for critically measuring and mixing infant formula, breast, and donor milk based on physician orders for the NICU population. The role is responsible for various additives, and calculating and dividing feedings appropriately for all babies receiving breast milk and/or donor milk.

The Milk Technician is responsible for the routine storage, and preparation, of the mother's breast milk, donor milk, formula, and additives, following the guidelines outlined in "Infant and Pediatric Feedings: Guidelines for Preparation of Human Milk and Formula in Health Care Facilities" by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

The Technician supports the daily operations of the Nutrition Room to ensure the safety of all patients receiving products prepared in the Nutrition Room.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsible for precise measurement and mixture of breast and donor milk and formula daily.

Responsible for daily management of breast milk supply for the respective patient population.

Routinely ensure proper preparation for the timely thawing of breast and donor milk.

Adhere to hospital guidelines for storage, temperature monitoring, and expiration dates, daily.

Utilize specific mathematical skills and appropriate spreadsheets to calculate and measure additives in the milk, i.e., protein, iron, and calories, daily.

Calculate and divide milk into individual feeds while assuring proper adherence to milk supply management and waste avoidance, daily.

Accurately receive, identify, store, verify, and prepare all human and donor milk feedings as ordered by the providers caring for hospitalized infants.

Process, store, and prepare all formula feedings and other products as ordered by the providers caring for hospitalized patients.

Maintain a sanitary, well-supplied environment in the nutrition room, including the milk and formula preparation area, as well as milk refrigerators and freezers, following the procedures of the hospital and the nutrition room.

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Prepare feedings accurately according to established written formulations following pre-established feeding preparation procedures and adhering to quality control standards and aseptic technique.

Use correct and accurate techniques to measure powders and liquids.

Verify new or questionable feeding orders with the care team for accuracy and obtain standardized recipes as needed.

Use clinical information systems to obtain patient feeding orders and to print labels and production lists.

Clean and sanitize work surfaces in the Nutrition Room before and after each feeding preparation. Clean the utensils, equipment, and storage areas used in the Nutrition Room.

Calculate new formulations or standardized recipes manually or with software.

Assist in training other employees in formula preparation and proper handling techniques, as needed.

May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

None

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Direct supervision by the Nutrition Room supervisor or their designee.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

One (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting.

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical

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demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job; however, completion of these duties is a measure of successful performance. Employees of this job classification are subject to performance reviews. Basic function, responsibilities and characteristics duties may change at any time with or without notice.

SAFETY SENSITIVE STATUS

This position is considered safety sensitive.

This document is a general description of typical job duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees holding the associated job title. Additional duties, specific qualifications and work emphasis may vary between individual positions.

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