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UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences · 1 day ago

Milk Lab Technician

Little Rock, AR

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care. The Milk Lab Technician is responsible for handling and preparing infant feedings in the NICU Milk Lab, maintaining an aseptic environment, and managing inventory and equipment maintenance.

EducationHealth CareNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Milk Lab Technicians are responsible for all essential tasks related to handling and preparing infant feedings processed through the NICU Milk Lab

The individuals fulfilling this role are primarily responsible for maintaining the aseptic environment of the NICU Milk Lab to ensure safe handling (collection, storage, and preparation) of expressed breast milk (EBM), pasteurized donor human milk (PDHM), and formula

The Milk Lab Technician prepares infant feedings of human milk and formula daily, according to recipes calculated from physician orders the Milk Lab Manager/Assistant Manager/Dietitian

The Milk Lab Technician will participate in the training of new Milk Lab staff members

The Milk Lab Technician is responsible for following the policies of the UAMS NICU Milk Lab in accordance with HMBANA Guidelines and performing duties to ensure the Milk Lab operates in the safest manner

Individuals in this role are responsible for ensuring equipment is in working order and that adequate supplies are available to complete the necessary daily tasks in the Milk Lab

This role is responsible for cleaning all areas, storage and distribution zones, ensuring lab equipment is in working order, and maintaining operational inventory

Individuals in this role prepare human milk and fortified formula infant feedings in accordance with guidelines set forth by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA), and UAMS policies

Individuals in this role are responsible for maintaining records regarding cleaning, equipment maintenance, inventory, and distribution

Individuals in this role are responsible for preparing and distributing copies of the daily MOM Log to the Lactation Department and NICU Dietitians

This role is responsible for ensuring correct labeling of refrigerator bins, freezer drawers, and storage containers

This role is responsible for maintaining the current patient label binder organized by correct room/bed assignment daily

May perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Formula/Human Milk Technician CertificateAseptic environment maintenanceHealthcare experienceFood service experienceInventory managementRecord keepingTeam collaboration

Required

High School Diploma

1 year of experience in healthcare of food service

Preferred

Formula/Human Milk Technician Certificate

2 years of Hospital or Healthcare-related or 3 years Food Service

Proof of Veteran Status

Benefits

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family

Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave

Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)

Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS

Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000

Career Training and Educational Opportunities

Merchant Discounts

Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Company

UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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UAMS is the state’s only comprehensive academic health center, with colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions and Public Health; a graduate school; a hospital; a northwest Arkansas regional campus; a statewide network of regional centers; and seven institutes: the Winthrop P.

Founded in 1879

Little Rock, Arkansas, USA

10001+ employees