FORMULA ROOM TECHNICIAN

We are hiring immediately for a  Formula Room Technician  position.

• Location : University of Virginia Children's Hospital, Charlottesville, VA.
  • Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule : 11:30 am - 4:30 pm weekday + weekend shifts 
• Salary Range: $18.50hr. - $25.00 hr

Morrison Healthcare , a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services company, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. With more than 31,000 associates nationwide, Morrison uses the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for patients and in their cafés to advance the healing and healthful missions of its clients. Morrison has been serving some of the nation’s largest health systems for more than 70 years, and it leverages culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistency and transform the healthcare experience. Since 2012, Morrison has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and Training Magazine has named it a Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization. Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and serves more than 600M meals annually.

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email View email address on us.fitly.work. 

Job Summary

Become a Formula Technician and important member of our Nutrition Team at University of Virginia Children's Hospital in Charlottesville, VA. The Formula Tech position will be trained and skilled in accurate and safe preparation of specialty formulas for hospitalized infants and children. The formula tech will communicate with dietitians and nurses and supply chain members to carry out the job responsibilities. This is an important role in supporting the clinical team and preparing specialized nutrition for pediatric patients. 

Key Responsibilities:

• • Accurate screening and identification of formula orders requiring preparation
  • Use of excel to accurately prepare patient formula labels
  • Responsible for the preparation, labeling, storage and delivery of all prepared formulas for the NICU and pediatric units.
  • Demonstrate accurate and consistent measuring and mixing procedures using aseptic technique
  • Adhere to food safety and sanitation regulations and standards
  • Document clearly and accurately on all formula log sheets and temperature log sheets
  • Communicate with nursing staff and/or dietitians for assistance with daily order changes and feeding order clarification.
  • Communicates with supply chain staff as needed to ensure necessary inventory to prepare formulas
  • Compliance with all regulatory standards to include federal, state, accrediting agencies, as well as facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient rights policies

 
Qualifications

• • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Associate’s degree, healthcare certification (MA, CNA, PCT, DTR, etc) or higher academic degree  strongly preferred
  • Preferred work experience: prior experience in healthcare, nutrition, medical lab, or formula/milk room preferred
  • Experience with Excel and word preferred
  • Effective communication and human relation skills
  • Math, problem solving, and logic skills.
  • Ability to perform physical demands of position (see below)
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently

Physical Demands

• • Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds without assistance
  • Regularly standing for extended periods of time

Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA

Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits. 

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID:  1564952

Morrison Healthcare 

LAURA L PERRETT 

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