UPMC Childrens Hospital is currently seeking a Full-Time NICU Infant Feeding Preparation Technician.
This position is responsible for a variety of tasks that relate to the preparation of human milk and infant formulas for the medically fragile infant.
Primary Responsibilities: • Verifies physicians orders for patient feedings, and reports any discrepancies to the patients nurse, charge nurse, or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). • Prepares and portions patient feedings accurately per recipe or RDN instruction. • Uses correct technique to measure solids and liquids. • Properly labels all prepared feedings.
Communications and Collaboration: • Communicates with supervisor and RDNs concerning problems regarding feeding orders, human milk/formula storage and administration. • Maintains adequate inventory of feeding preparation room supplies. • Unpacks, labels, and stores fortifiers, formula, and supplies in their designated storage area; rotates supplies using first-in, first-out (FIFO method).
Environmental and Safety Responsibilities: • Maintains a sanitary and safe environment by following departmental and infection prevention policies; reports unsafe conditions and accidents to manager. • Maintains a clean and orderly workspace, ensuring that the department standards are met and that all sanitary activities are conducted in accordance with federal, state, and local health regulations. • Maintains clean equipment and supplies used to prepare patient feedings.
Uniform and Training Responsibilities: • Adheres to uniform policy established by the department; no artificial nails are allowed; nails must be kept short, clean, and unpolished. • Assists in training other employees in feeding preparation and proper handling techniques as needed. • Recognizes and adopts activities appropriate to the specific needs of the patient population and demonstrates knowledge of specific issues directly related to the age of the patient population.
Professional Requirements: • High school diploma with excellent mathematical skills required. • Nutrition and/or health science focused education courses preferred.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: • Clearances with renewal: 31, 33, 34, & 73
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran