• Job Description
• Milk and Formula Coordinator-Milk/Formula Room-Mount Sinai Hospital-Part Time, Days
• Under the direction of the Director of Clinical Nutrition and Clinical Manager, is responsible for the organization of the Milk/Formula Room, including preparation, distribution, and inventory of human milk (HM), both donor and maternal HM, and specialized feedings for adult and pediatric patients.

Specialized feedings include all infant, pediatric, and adult formulas and calorie concentrations that are not available as ready to feed. The Milk and Formula Coordinator conducts all aspects of milk/formula preparation and distribution under safe and sanitary conditions. Demonstrates effective communication and coordination of service between interdisciplinary team members and patient family/caregivers. Adheres to department and hospital philosophies, standards, objectives, and policies and procedures.

• Qualifications
• + Must have an Associate's degree or equivalent.

Bachelor's degree and/or higher academic standing preferred. + Work experience, preferred, nutrition or food service experience a plus. Preferred previous nutrition education or experience working in a medical laboratory. Previous experience working in a milk or formula room, preferred. + Infant feeding technician certification, preferred. Completion of required training and competency for formula and breast/donor milk preparation expected within 60 days of hire.

• Compensation Statement
• The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements.

The salary range for the role is $19.02 - $28.53 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. Non-Bargaining Unit, M7D - MILK/FORMULA ROOM - MSH, Mount Sinai Hospital

• Responsibilities
• 1.

Performs calculations, measurements, and conversions to appropriately prepare and fortify HM and specialty formulas with various calorie concentrations for patient feeding. 2. Responsible for intake of all HM (maternal and donor milk), including documentation of maternal milk received via barcode system and donor milk batch number, bottle number, and expiration date. 3. Thaws and labels bottles of HM. Ensures labeling of HM and formula are complete, accurate, and up-to-date per policy. 4. Delivers human milk and enteral products to hospital units as requested 5. Communicates with parents/caregivers and Milk/Formula Room colleagues regarding available on-site milk supply. 6. Communicates with appropriate nursing or nutrition staff for assistance with daily order changes and feeding order clarification. 7. Assists with inventory management and intake of breast milk, formula, and supplies. Restocks supplies and formulas. 8. Answers all phone calls/phone messages in a prompt and courteous manner. 9. Cleans work surfaces and equipment prior to HM and/or formula preparation, and between each individual patient milk preparation. 10. Sanitizes and stores bottles/parts. 11. Follows aseptic technique and infection control procedures per policy. 12. Stores prepared feedings in patient/unit refrigerators, monitoring expiration dates, and removing expired HM or formula, as indicated. 13. Ensures and documents proper storage times and temperatures for HM and formula at all times. 14. Exhibits professional demeanor, demonstrating effective communication with colleagues and supervisors (including sign out to covering staff to ensure continuity of care), and maintains a helpful attitude towards interdisciplinary team, hospital staff, patients, and families. 15. Participates in department in-services to maintain competency, and attends departmental meetings and staff development programs, as requested. 16. Compliant with hospital/regulatory guidelines and policies 17. Works rotating weekends and holidays. 18. Performs other tasks as assigned.

• About Us
• Strength through Unity and Inclusion
• The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence.

We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai's unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

• About the

Mount Sinai Health System:

• Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education.

Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients' medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals" ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country's best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek's "The World's Best Smart Hospitals" ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws.

We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

• Compensation Statement
• Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements.

The salary range for the role is $19.02 - $28.53 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.