Milk Lab Technician

Job Description

The Milk Lab Technician reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Milk Lab Technician is responsible for preparing and distributing human milk and/or formula feedings of all neonatal patients in the NICU. This position is part of an interdisciplinary medical care team and works under the direct supervision of the NICU nursing manager. This position is responsible for performing inventory control, conducting compliance audits, and maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

Responsibilities:

Prepares infant feedings using appropriate equipment and aseptic technique.

Prepares infant feedings as directed per infant feeding order.

Utilizes standardized recipes for milk preparation.

Assists with calculations of new recipes or formulas under the supervision of the registered dietician.

Identifies questionable feeding orders and escalates to appropriate medical team member.

Labels and stores all milk properly.

Delivers infant feedings per designated schedule.

Receives, distributes, and stores all milk and/or formula in accordance with the policies and procedures outlined for the Milk Lab.

Responsible for maintaining sufficient inventory of the Milk Lab, including inventory, and ordering, receipt and tracking of donor breast milk

Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of Milk Lab and Milk Lab equipment, in accordance with infection prevention policies and guidelines.

Conducts compliance audits, identifies and performs quality improvement efforts, and maintain logs, records, and other required documentation.

Assists with training other technicians as necessary.

Maintains professional communication with all members of the interdisciplinary care team.

Demonstrates excellent customer/patient service, in alignment with NM's Patient's First Mission.

Performs additional duties as assigned.