Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Neonatal Nutrition Technician you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Methodist Children's Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, Methodist Healthcare.

Benefits

Methodist Children's Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Neonatal Nutrition Technician where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Neonatal Nutrition Technician, you will assist with the preparation and delivery of all infant feedings in a professional and efficient manner. You will provide appropriate stock items to patient care areas and insures milk storage standards are met. You will obtain and communicate pertinent dietary needs of patients through nursing/staff interaction. You will perform essential job functions independently, with minimal supervision, within established parameters and adhere to all regulatory standards related to position.

What you will do in this role:

• As a Neonatal Nutrition Technician you will perform infant diet functions including, but not limited to, preparing infant feedings using aseptic technique and all policies/procures developed for the operation of the infant feeding preparation room, checking diet orders for compliance with policy/procedure and essential elements for patient orders, ordering and maintaining adequate supplies to meet patient needs, checking temperature recordings on refrigeration equipment, and checking and disposing of all outdated products per unit policy.
• You will demonstrate a clear understanding of the importance of time sensitive aspects of infant diet operations.
• You will provide optimum service to patients, families, and caregivers without compromising dietary restrictions of production demands.
• You will demonstrate a willingness to cross train and work in other areas of the department as needed and assigned.
• You will demonstrate a high degree of accuracy in the performance of routine and assigned duties.
• You will understand infant diet preparation and resources for non-typical infant diet.

What qualifications you will need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Food Service preferred
• Completion of a food safety course preferred

Since opening in 1998 as the first and only hospital in San Antonio and South Texas designed and built just for children with over 200 beds, Methodist Children’s Hospital has set the standard for treating the children of South and Central Texas. The hospital has built a strong reputation for its outstanding pediatric services in many specialty areas including pediatric heart surgery, pulmonology, orthopedics, neurosurgery, newborn and pediatric intensive care, oncology and emergency services.

Our new tower is part of a landmark expansion that increased the footprint of the Methodist Hospital campus by 445,000 square feet. It includes 150 rooms and a dedicated children’s imaging department with new, state-of-the art technology. The Level IV NICU, the region’s largest with over 90 beds, has board-certified neonatologists in-house 24/7 to provide the highest level of neonatal care available. The hospital is among the nation’s top three providers of blood and marrow stem cell and cord blood transplants for children and is the largest BMT program in San Antonio. In addition, Methodist Children’s Hospital continues to be nationally recognized for the strongest quality record for patient safety. For more information, please visit our website at www.sahealth.com and select Methodist Children’s Hospital under Locations.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Neonatal Nutrition Technician opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.