Human Milk Technician

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Work Shift
Day

Work Day(s)
Variable

Shift Start Time
9:00 AM

Shift End Time

5:30 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

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Job Description

Responsible for all essential tasks involving the calculation, preparation, delivery, storage and handling of all human milk and donor human milk for inpatients.

Experience

• 2 years of experience in healthcare/clinical setting or 1 year of experience as a human milk technician
• Internal employee must have successfully completed all annual competencies and be in good standing

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science (Nutrition, Exercise Science, Food Science, etc.) or Life Science (Biology, Chemistry, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) or Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR) certification(s) preferred

Certification Summary

• Serv-Safe® certification required within 30 days of hire

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must pass Human Milk and Formula Handling and Calculations Competency test within 60 days of hire with >90% accuracy.
• Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal skills and the ability to learn and use computer systems.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions and decimals, and perform algebra.
• Ability to analyze numerous pieces of data to make clinical decisions.

Job Responsibilities

Human Milk Inventory Management

• Uses First In, First Out procedures when storing human milk
• Proactively manages human milk inventory to prevent wastage by ensuring milk is stored in the correct state
• Uses Human Milk Inventory software to receive, move, prepare, and discharge milk.
• Adheres to facility confidentiality, HIPAA Regulations, and patient rights polices when working with patient information while handling human milk.

Critical Thinking, Communication, Order Interpretation, Recipe Writing

• Communicates frequently and thoroughly with bedside RN, lactation consultant, dietitian and/or patient caregivers to verify human milk quantities, clarify daily feeding order changes, and optimize usage of human milk while minimizing waste.
• Makes complex clinical decisions daily for each patient by analyzing numerous pieces of data from a variety of sources (physician order, availability of milk, state of milk, expiration, need for fortification, etc.)
• Demonstrates mathematical ability sufficient to interpret orders, measure ingredients, and perform mathematical calculations related to formula composition and human milk fortification.
• Enters and verifies formula and human milk recipes ordered by provider into hospital approved electronic medical record.

Human Milk Preparation

• Utilizes Human Milk Inventory software to safely prepare all human milk feedings
• Must adhere to all sanitary regulations and documentation standards established by regulatory agencies in the preparation of Human Milk and Donor Milk and in the maintenance of the Milk Room and its equipment.
• Practices safe handling of expressed human milk and/or donor human milk per hospital policy and using aseptic technique.
• Prepares human milk orders by accurately measuring ingredients using gram scale, graduated cylinder, bead bath, and other Nutrition Lab equipment.

Environment of Care

• Orders supplies for Nutrition Lab
• Maintains equipment and clean environment in Nutrition Lab
• Participates in on-going process and quality improvement activities of the department.
• Performs other responsibilities as required.

Additional Duties

• Analyzes and aggregates Nutrition Lab human milk production data
• Oversees regular audits of Milk Room standards and procedures to include regular audits of Human Milk Census, patient milk bins, and lab maintenance logs.
• Participates in the orientation and training of new Dietitians, Nutrition Technicians, and Formula Technicians related to the Human Milk Technician responsibilities.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

1001 Johnson Ferry Rd

Job Family

Nutrition