Human Milk Technician 1 – Arthur M. Blank Hospital Position Available In DeKalb, Georgia

Human Milk Technician 1 – Arthur M. Blank Hospital Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta – 4.1

Atlanta, GA Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$34.9K – $43.7K a year 9 hours ago Qualifications ServSafe Bachelor of Science Registered Dietetic Technician Bachelor’s degree Registered Dietitian Algebra 1 year Associate’s degree Communication skills Entry level

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employed at Children’s and/or have an active badge or network access, STOP here. Submit your application via Workday using the Career App (Find Jobs). Work Shift Day Work Day(s) Variable Shift Start Time Variable Shift End Time Variable Worker Sub-Type Regular Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s. Job Description Responsible for all essential tasks involving the calculation, preparation, delivery, storage and handling of all human milk and donor human milk for inpatients. Experience 1 year of experience in healthcare/clinical setting (may substitute required experience with equivalent years of nutrition or science specific education beyond the minimum education requirement). Education Associate’s degree required Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s of Science preferred Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) or Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR) certification(s) preferred Certification Summary Serv-Safe® certification required within 30 days of hire Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Must pass Human Milk and Formula Handling and Calculations Competency test within 60 days of hire with >90% accuracy. Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal skills and the ability to learn and use computer systems. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions and decimals, and perform algebra. Ability to analyze numerous pieces of data to make clinical decisions. Job Responsibilities Human Milk Inventory Management Uses First In, First Out procedures when storing human milk Proactively manages human milk inventory to prevent wastage by ensuring milk is stored in the correct state Uses Human Milk Inventory software to receive, move, prepare, and discharge milk. Adheres to facility confidentiality, HIPAA Regulations, and patient rights polices when working with patient information while handling human milk. Critical Thinking, Communication, Order Interpretation, Recipe Writing Communicates frequently and thoroughly with bedside RN, lactation consultant, dietitian and/or patient caregivers to verify human milk quantities, clarify daily feeding order changes, and optimize usage of human milk while minimizing waste. Makes complex clinical decisions daily for each patient by analyzing numerous pieces of data from a variety of sources (physician order, availability of milk, state of milk, expiration, need for fortification, etc.) Demonstrates mathematical ability sufficient to interpret orders, measure ingredients, and perform mathematical calculations related to formula composition and human milk fortification. Enters and verifies formula and human milk recipes ordered by provider into hospital approved electronic medical record. Human Milk Preparation Utilizes Human Milk Inventory software to safely prepare all human milk feedings Must adhere to all sanitary regulations and documentation standards established by regulatory agencies in the preparation of Human Milk and Donor Milk and in the maintenance of the Milk Room and its equipment. Practices safe handling of expressed human milk and/or donor human milk per hospital policy and using aseptic technique. Prepares human milk orders by accurately measuring ingredients using gram scale, graduated cylinder, bead bath, and other Nutrition Lab equipment. Environment of Care Orders supplies for Nutrition Lab Maintains equipment and clean environment in Nutrition Lab Participates in on-going process and quality improvement activities of the department. Performs other responsibilities as required. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law. Primary Location Address 2220 North Druid Hills Road Job Family Nutrition