Human Milk Technician: Mercy NICU

Mercy

Saint Louis, MO

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), Clinical Support, Detail Oriented, Healthcare, Hospital, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Neonatology, Nursing, Organizational Skills, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Safety Standards, Team Player
LOCATION
Saint Louis, MO
POSTED
1 day ago

Find your calling at Mercy!

Milk Technician
Full Time (8-Hour Shifts)
6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Mercy St. Louis – NICU Support Role

Perfect opportunity for Future NICU RNs and Student Nurses!

Are you passionate about supporting our littlest patients and their families? Looking to gain hands‑on experience in a clinical environment while working closely with an amazing care team? Join us at Mercy St. Louis as a Milk Technician in our renowned NICU!

Position Details:

Why This Role Matters

As a vital member of the NICU team, the Milk Technician plays a key role in ensuring every baby receives safely prepared and accurately labeled feedings. You'll support nurses, providers, dietitians, and families while helping maintain the highest standards of safety, compassion, and care.

This position is an excellent stepping‑stone for individuals pursuing a nursing career—especially in neonatal care.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will:

  • Prepare, label, store, and deliver all infant feedings including:
    • Mother’s own milk
    • Pasteurized Donor Human Milk (PDHM)
    • Ready‑to‑feed formula
  • Maintain safe and accurate milk handling processes
  • Support the healthcare team with breastmilk distribution and inventory
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dietitians, and patient families
  • Demonstrate Mercy’s Mission, Values, and Service Standards in every interaction

Qualifications

Required:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Current BLS
  • Comfort using computers

Preferred:

  • 1–2 years of experience in a hospital or healthcare setting
  • Previous experience as a milk technician or pharmacy technician
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment

Who Thrives in This Role

  • Student nurses seeking hands-on clinical exposure
  • Future NICU or pediatric RNs
  • Individuals passionate about infant care and family-centered service
  • Organized, detail‑oriented team players who enjoy supporting clinical teams

Join Us at Mercy

At Mercy, you’ll be part of a mission-driven organization committed to compassionate care. Your work will directly support our tiniest patients and the families who love them.

Please note: this is NOT a seasonal role. You must be able to work the above schedule throughout the remainder of the year.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.



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About the Company

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Mercy

Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 185 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who wanted to help the poor women and children of Dublin. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill her dreams. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to poor women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, the first religious order not bound to the rules of the cloister, whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. By the time Catherine died in 1841, there were convents in Ireland and England, and in 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1871, they traveled to St. Louis and from there throughout the Midwest, beginning what would, today be known as Mercy.

Mercy, named one of the top five large U.S. health systems in 2018, 2017 and 2016 by IBM Watson Health, serves millions annually. Mercy includes more than 40 acute care and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, 800 physician practices and outpatient facilities, 44,000 co-workers and 2,100 Mercy Clinic physicians in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. In addition, Mercy's IT division, Mercy Technology Services, supply chain organization, ROi, and Mercy Virtual commercially serve providers and patients in more than 20 states coast to coast.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1986
WEBSITE
https://www.mercy.net/