Human Milk Specialist at Partner's Healthcare in Boston, Massachusetts

Human Milk Specialist

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Job Summary: Provides essential support in preparing, storing, and dispensing human milk for enteral feedings. Ensures the accurate and safe handling of expressed and donor milk, following hospital policies and regulatory guidelines. Responsible for maintaining the organization of milk room supplies and performing procedures under the supervision of the leader and nurses. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to meet the unique nutritional needs of patients.

Essential Functions:

• Safely handle, prepare, and label expressed breast milk and donor milk for patients, adhering to physician orders and strict hospital guidelines.
• Accurately measure, mix, and fortify human milk with prescribed additives (e.g., high-caloric or protein-enriched supplements) to meet the individualized nutritional requirements of each patient.
• Utilize advanced math and critical thinking skills to calculate and prepare precise feeding volumes and nutrient concentrations.
• Act as the safety officer for human milk by ensuring proper storage, handling, labeling, and tracking to prevent contamination, errors, and waste.
• Follow strict aseptic techniques and infection control protocols while preparing and dispensing human milk.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, lactation consultants, and dietitians to ensure customized milk preparations meet patient-specific nutritional goals.
• Train new care team members on the science of human milk, fortification processes, and proper preparation techniques.
• Assist in educating clinical staff and families on breast milk safety, handling, and storage guidelines to support optimal infant nutrition.

Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Associate's Degree Nutrition preferred and Bachelor's Degree Nutrition preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials:

Experience: Experience in nutrition, pediatrics, or pharmacy 1-2 years required and Experience working in a hospital environment 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Independently organizes workflow. Sets priorities based on unit-specific needs.

- Treats, records, personal items, and correspondence following patient privacy policies.

- Strong math and computer skills.

- Understands and performs basic weight measurements.

Additional Job Details (if applicable) Physical Requirements:

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type Onsite Work Location 273 Charles Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $18.58 - $26.58/Hourly Grade 3 At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package. EEO Statement: 1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.