Formula & Milk Technician I

Position Details

Department: PCH-MAIN | NICU
Category: Patient Care Svcs(Tech & Asst)
Location: Phoenix
Employee Type: Regular
Posting #: 368570
Posted On: 12/3/2017

Position Summary

Position Duties

  1. Manages receiving and labeling of mothers HM according to procedure
    • Assures labeling of HM and DM are complete and up-to-date per policy
    • Organizes and performs inventory of HM supply for each patient in refrigerator and freezers
  2. Cleans work surfaces and equipment prior to HM preparation, and in between each individual patient milk preparation
    • Follows aseptic technique
    • Follows infection control policies
    • Maintains cleanliness of refrigerators and freezers on a daily and as needed basis
    • Maintain cleanliness of storage bins (in refrigerators and freezers)
  3. Prepares individualized HM feedings following established procedures
    • Performs identification of HM containers per policy
    • Thaws, fortifies and labels bottles of HM
    • Communicates with appropriate nursing personnel for needed assistance with daily order changes and feeding order clarification
    • Uses bottle warmer per policy to thaw or warm milk
  4. Stores prepared feedings n patient care unit refrigerators, removing expired HM
    • Uses and practices proper storage times and temperatures for HM at all times
    • Rotates stored HM to use oldest HM first and to minimize undue wastage
    • Removal of discharged patient bins
  5. Monitors daily inventory and orders additional nutrition room supplies as needed
    • Stocks nutrition room with all needed supplies
  6. Monitors refrigerator and freezer temperatures
    • Notifies facilities for assessment of potential/actual problems
  7. Participates in department inservices to maintain appropriate competence
  8. Maintains a working knowledge of technical terminologies and classifications as appropriate for the proper completion of job duties
  9. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

  • Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
  • Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
  • Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
  • Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families
Values
  • We place children and families at the center of all we do
  • We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
  • We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
  • We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
  • We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable
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