Certified Formula & Milk Technician, Newborn ICU unit, Holtz Children's Hospital, PT, Days

Department:  Holtz Women's and Children - Newborn Intensive Care Unit 
Address:  1611 NW 12th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136
Shift Details:  Part-Time, Days (9am-5pm, flexible to work weekends and holidays)

Why Jackson:

Holtz Children's Hospital at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center is one of the largest pediatric hospitals in the southeast United States, where UHealth - University of Miami Health System physicians treat children from throughout Florida and the Caribbean. Holtz Children's is known worldwide for its care of critically ill newborns in its neonatal intensive care unit, which is one of the largest in the United States and boasts some of the best medical outcomes. In collaboration with the Miami Transplant Institute, Holtz Children's is one of only three centers in the country that specializes in pediatric multi-organ transplants. It is home to one of only three state-accredited comprehensive children's kidney failure centers and one of the largest pediatric kidney transplant programs in the world. The Children's Heart Center at Holtz Children's is the only comprehensive children's heart program in South Florida. In partnership with the University of Miami, Holtz Children's also trains the most pediatric physicians of any medical center in the southeastern United States.

Summary

Formula & Milk Technician is accountable for the organization, preparation, and maintenance of human milk and formula for our Neonatal patients. Works in collaboration with the Dietitian and has the responsibility for the calculation, preparation, delivery and monitoring of specialized neonatal formulas, human milk, and medical nutrition. Responsible for assisting clinical professionals in providing optimal nutritional care to Neonatal patients through accurate, safe and timely handling, storage and preparations.

Responsibilities

- Manages receiving and labeling of mother's milk, input information into the barcoding system.
- Organizes and performs inventory of Human Milk supply for each patients' milk in refrigerators and freezers.
- Maintains cleanliness of refrigerators and freezers on a daily and as needed basis.
- Maintains cleanliness of storage bins in both refrigerators and freezers.
- Participates in department inservices to maintain appropriate competence.
- Prepares individualized Human Milk feedings following establish procedures.
- Retrieves, reviews and verifies patient human milk and /or formula orders via EMR and prepare using aseptic technique.
- Calculate ingredient components, and measure ingredients components for formula mixtures.
- Communicates with RD's, RN's, and care teams regarding concerns related to human milk and formula orders, mixing recipes, storage and administration.
- Maintains a working knowledge of technical terminologies and classifications as appropriate for the proper completion of job duties.
- Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Experience

Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.

Certificate of completion from a Formula/Human Milk Technician training program highly preferred.

Education

High school diploma is required. Associate's degree in related field is strongly preferred.

Skill

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.

Credentials

American Heart Association and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers may be required at the unit level upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.

Unit Specific Credential

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements - Job function requires extended standing or walking. Must be able to lift or carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds. Jobs in this group are required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: extended use of computers, preparing and analyzing data and analytics, and other components of a typical office environment. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).

Environmental Conditions - Jobs in this group are required to function in a fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent and stressful situations. Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public. Function is subject to inside environmental conditions, with occasional outdoor exposures. Possible exposure to various environments such as: communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a hospital and medical office environment. May wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves or a mask when exposed to hospital environment outside of office. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).

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