NICU Infant Feeding Preparation Technician at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Feeding Preparation, Formula Preparation, Human Milk Preparation, Order Verification, Accurate Measurement, Labeling, Inventory Management, FIFO Method, Sanitation, Infection Prevention, Equipment Cleaning, Training, Patient Population Knowledge, Mathematical Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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. 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

Responsibilities

This role involves preparing human milk and infant formulas for medically fragile infants by verifying physician orders and accurately portioning feedings according to established recipes or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist instructions. The technician is also responsible for maintaining inventory, ensuring sanitary conditions, and adhering to all departmental and health regulations.