NICU Feeding Technician - Albany Medical Center Staffing Center

NICU Feeding Technician - Albany Medical Center Staffing Center

The Infant Feeding Preparation and Delivery Specialist is responsible for the preparation and delivery of all infant feedings, following sanitary regulations and standards as established by regulatory agencies and Albany Medical Center. This role supports Aramark's mission of delivering excellent customer service to patients, visitors, and staff. Our team members act as role models, practicing exemplary behaviors that promote respect and cooperative relationships.

Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is $18.00 to $18.72. Benefits: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here.

Job Responsibilities:

• Infant Feeding Preparation and Delivery: Able to read and interpret provider orders to prepare and deliver formula and breast/donor milk according to established safety and regulatory standards.
• Equipment Operation: Operates equipment necessary to successfully prepare and deliver infant feedings, ensuring quality and compliance with sanitary requirements.
• Inventory Maintenance: Maintains accurate inventories of items and products utilized in the NICU for infant feeding preparation and delivery.
• Organizational Skills: Demonstrates effective organizational skills, especially in managing formula and breast/donor milk preparation and storage.
• Communication & Collaboration: Utilizes effective communication skills to coordinate with interdisciplinary teams and manage job duties.
• Training Support: Assists in training other healthcare professionals and new hires on procedures related to infant feeding preparation, as staffing allows.

Qualifications:

• Education & Experience: High School Diploma or GED required. Minimum of 1 year of additional schooling; nutrition background or experience preferred.
• Core Skills Required: Ability to perform well under stress and work independently within a team environment with minimal supervision. Effective verbal and written communication skills in English. Physical capability to bend, lift, and push up to 20-40 pounds, with extensive walking and standing required throughout the day. Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed. Completion of training competencies for formula and breast/donor milk preparation.

About Aramark: Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.