NICU Infant Feeding Preparation Technician

Full-Time Nicu Infant Feeding Preparation Technician

UPMC Children's Hospital is currently seeking a Full-Time NICU Infant Feeding Preparation Technician. This position is responsible for a variety of tasks that relate to the preparation of human milk and infant formulas for the medically fragile infant.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Verifies physician's orders for patient feedings, and reports any discrepancies to the patient's nurse, charge nurse, or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
• Prepares and portions patient feedings accurately per recipe or RDN instruction.
• Uses correct technique to measure solids and liquids.
• Properly labels all prepared feedings.
• Communicates with supervisor and RDNs concerning problems regarding feeding orders, human milk/formula storage and administration.
• Maintains adequate inventory of feeding preparation room supplies.
• Unpacks, labels, and stores fortifiers, formula, and supplies in their designated storage area; rotates supplies using first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.
• Maintains a sanitary and safe environment by following departmental and infection prevention policies; reports unsafe conditions and accidents to manager.
• Maintains a clean and orderly workspace, ensuring that the department standards are met and that all sanitary activities are conducted in accordance with federal, state, and local health regulations.
• Maintains clean equipment and supplies used to prepare patient feedings.
• Adheres to uniform policy established by the department; no artificial nails are allowed; nails must be kept short, clean, and unpolished.
• Assists in training other employees in feeding preparation and proper handling techniques as needed.
• Recognizes and adopts activities appropriate to the specific needs of the patient population and demonstrates knowledge of specific issues directly related to the age of the patient population.
• Attends mandatory meetings and in-service education programs as scheduled by the department and facility.

Education:

• High school diploma with excellent mathematical skills required.
• Nutrition and/or health science focused education courses preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Clearances with renewal: 31, 33, 34, & 73

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran