Clinical Nutrition Laboratory Technician - Full Time - 1st Shift

at  DAYTON CHILDRENS HOSPITAL

Facility:
Dayton Children’s - Main Campus
Department:
Clinical Nutrition Lab
Schedule:
Full time
Hours:
40
Job Details:

The Clinical Nutrition Laboratory Technician is responsible for the preparation, distribution, inventory and management of enteral nutrition (human milk, formulas, and additives). Critical functions include:

• Use of the bar code scanning software to manage receipt, storage, preparation, labeling, and delivery of human milk.
• Keep work surfaces and equipment clean before, during, and after each feeding preparation of feeding.
• Calculate and write recipes for each feeding, utilizing resources in the nutrition lab or consulting the dietitian as needed.
• Prepare feedings, following all safe practices and according to precise calculations in each recipe
• Store prepared feedings in appropriate temperature-controlled environments before, during, and at delivery.
• Take responsibility for discarding expired feedings located in the patient care areas according to protocol.
• Communicate with appropriate personnel (nursing, parent, dietitian, and/or medical provider) any questions or concerns about feedings or recipes.
• Collect and ship donated human milk.
• Think critically while adhering to policies and processes.
• Communicate with a focus on a positive outcome, particularly during problem solving.
• Maintain customer service and remain sensitive to the stress parents experience during their child’s hospitalization. Includes providing positive support and encouragement to breastfeeding moms.
• Work seamlessly with the department personnel, particularly in the small space of the nutrition lab and while managing multiple critical but small tasks. Includes both slow and hectic times.

10-hour shifts, 4 days per week; every other weekend and every other holiday.
Department Specific Job Details:
Education
High School diploma required
Associates degree preferred.
Certification:
NDTR Certification preferred.
Experience
Required 2 years’ experience in nutrition/medical education OR 2 years’ work experience in applicable area (dietetics, human milk technician, clinical laboratory, biosciences, pharmacy lab, patient care or medical assistant).
Day shift, hours vary between three positions, 10 hour days, 4 days per week:
Tech One - 6:15am-4:45pm
Tech Two - 7am-5:30pm
Tech Three - 8:15am-6:45pm
Every other weekend and holiday.
Education Requirements:
Associates, High School (Required)
Certification/License Requirements

• Use of the bar code scanning software to manage receipt, storage, preparation, labeling, and delivery of human milk.
• Keep work surfaces and equipment clean before, during, and after each feeding preparation of feeding.
• Calculate and write recipes for each feeding, utilizing resources in the nutrition lab or consulting the dietitian as needed.
• Prepare feedings, following all safe practices and according to precise calculations in each recipe
• Store prepared feedings in appropriate temperature-controlled environments before, during, and at delivery.
• Take responsibility for discarding expired feedings located in the patient care areas according to protocol.
• Communicate with appropriate personnel (nursing, parent, dietitian, and/or medical provider) any questions or concerns about feedings or recipes.
• Collect and ship donated human milk.
• Think critically while adhering to policies and processes.
• Communicate with a focus on a positive outcome, particularly during problem solving.
• Maintain customer service and remain sensitive to the stress parents experience during their child’s hospitalization. Includes providing positive support and encouragement to breastfeeding moms.
• Work seamlessly with the department personnel, particularly in the small space of the nutrition lab and while managing multiple critical but small tasks. Includes both slow and hectic times