Formula \u0026 Milk Technician I

Position Details

Department: PCH-EV JV | Nutrition Lab

Location: Gilbert

Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, Days, Evenings, 7am-8:30pm

Category: Patient Care Svcs(Tech & Asst)

Posting #: 1071470

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Posting Note: Phoenix Children's is seeking a full-time Formula & Milk Technician to join our Nutrition Lab team at our new East Valley Hospital in Gilbert, AZ!

In this important behind-the-scenes role, you'll help support our patients' nutritional needs by ensuring breast milk and formula orders are carefully prepared, accurately labeled, and delivered on time. This is a wonderful opportunity to contribute to the care of our patients while being part of the pioneering team at our newest hospital location!

Work and training will occur at MAIN campus until opening of the new facility in February 2027

What We're Looking For:

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.

This is a non-patient-facing position that plays an important role in supporting the nutritional needs of our pediatric patients. The nutrition lab operates 7 days a week and schedules will be variable to include rotating weekends and holidays. Shift and weekend differentials apply!

Performs a variety of tasks that are responsible for the preparation, distribution, inventory and management of Human Milk (HM), Donor Milk (DM) and formula.

Position Duties

• 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.