UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences · 1 day ago
Milk Lab Technician
Little Rock, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe 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 the safe preparation of infant feedings, maintaining the aseptic environment of the Milk Lab, and managing the collection, storage, and inventory of breast milk.
EducationHealth CareNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assists with the daily operations of the milk lab by ensuring that equipment is in working order and that adequate supplies are available to complete necessary tasks
Keeps the Milk Lab stocked with essential supplies. Maintain cleaning protocols per department policy
Keeps breast milk refrigerators and freezers clean and organized
Communicates maintenance and supply concerns to Milk Lab Manager as needed
Makes copies of paperwork as needed
Distributes copy of daily MOM Log to the Lactation Department and NICU dietitians
Ensures freezer door plans are correctly labeled with patient names
Ensures freezer drawers are labeled correctly with label of contents (patient label or donor milk lot number)
Maintains current patient label book and ensure it is organized by correct room/bed assignment daily
Ensures pod refrigerator bins are labeled with correct patient and room number daily
Communicates with patients, guests and staff in an appropriate manner
Answers questions in a helpful manner
Refers parents of patients to the lactation consultant or dietitian if necessary
Interacts with and assists the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed
Demonstrates effective communication skills
Communicates accurate and complete information
Maintains strict confidentiality when necessary
Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments
May perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma
One (1) year healthcare or food service related experience
Preferred
Human Milk Technician Certification
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
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.65MKey Investors
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesNational Cancer Institute
2023-03-16Grant· $1M
2022-08-25Grant· $3.4M
2022-06-23Grant· $1.25M
Leadership Team
Amanda George
Vice Chancellor for Finance & Chief Financial Officer
Christina Clark
Chief Operating Officer
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