• NICU Infant Feeding Preparation Technician

    UPMC (Pittsburgh, PA)


    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