Formula Breast Milk Tech

Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB

To prepare and deliver all formula and breastmilk feedings needed for patient use in

NICU ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
• Keeps refrigerators and freezers clean where formula/ breast milk is stored.
• Cleans and arranges all formula room cupboards and counters.
• Defrosts formula/ breast milk room refrigerator/freezer as needed.
• Checks NICU unit refrigerators for any expired formula/ breast milk.
• Washes and sterilizes bottles and other equipment following sanitation procedures.
• Prepares the formula/breastmilk feedings ordered for each patient by following computer orders.
• Follows department policies and procedures for age appropriate formula preparations.
• Mixes the formula/ breast milk additives to endure proper sterilization/sanitation of infant feeds.
• Prepares labels for each bottle of formula/ breast milk (patient name , medical record number, expiration date/time, and feeding order).
• Draws up formula/ breast milk into syringes/ bottles for feedings.
• Delivers all formula/ breast milk to each nursing unit.
• Has Registered Nurse verify label and initial Mom's Place Feeding Log on receipt of feedings for correct patient and correct feeding order. Properly thaws breast milk under sanitary conditions and at accurate amounts as to not waste breast milk.
• Prepares worksheets/kardex for following day.
• Assures that all Mom's Place kardexes are kept current; making changes as necessary.
• Maintains quality assurance monitors as established (production lists/ temperature checks).
• Prepares, handles, and sanitizes supplies for breastfeeding moms (breast feeding bags, supplies).
• Issues new moms supplies needed for starting to pump.
• Instruct moms on proper use of pump cleaning, procedure, and storage/labeling milk.
• Assist mom in use of pumps and be knowledgeable in answering basic lactation questions.
• Refer all moms to Lactation Consultant for follow-up.
• Interacts closely with Dietitian in areas of uncertainty.
• Takes inventory of mom's Place supplies.
• Attends all department and hospital in-services as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS.

List the licenses, certificates, or registrations that are required to perform the essential duties of this job.

• Food Handler's Permi Until all children are well.

Driscoll Children's Hospital and its specialty centers, urgent care centers, and after-hours facility serve a vast area covering 31 South Texas counties. The hospital is a 191-bed tertiary care center offering 32 medical and 13 surgical specialties. Combined with our non-profit, community-based Health Plan, Driscoll Health System is an exceptional workplace for anyone with a big heart and a drive for success. Smiles, hugs and a soothing touch are as much a part of Driscoll's approach to treating children as is its advanced medical treatments and technologies. The core values at Driscoll Heath System are: Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. These values are exemplified through every position - from treating the most critical patients hands-on, to maintaining a clean environment, to keeping the organization running from behind the scenes. We invite you to learn about Driscoll's rich history and explore the laidback lifestyle South Texas has to offer.