What are the responsibilities and job description for the Milk Technician - St. Joseph's Women's Hospital - Days position at BayCare?
At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.
Summary:
Responsible for the preparation, distribution, inventory, management, labeling, storage, and delivery of infant feedings in the NICU, postpartum and pediatric units. This includes human milk feedings [mother's own milk and pasteurized donor human milk (PDHM)] as well as other additives and fortifiers. Preparation techniques must adhere to all sanitary regulations and standards established by regulating agencies and the health care facility, which should include compliance with policies related to the institution's lactation policies and procedures and human milk handling guidelines for enteral feedings. Requires the ability to read, write, perform necessary mathematical tasks and possess strong calculation, attention to detail, and customer service skills. Demonstrates competencies relative to infection control principles, appropriate technical calculation (weights and measures conversions, including metrics). Demonstrates knowledge of common medical abbreviations and terminologies. Responsible for operating equipment and ordering supplies required to prepare infant feeding.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Certification Formula/ Human Milk Technician from accredited program within twelve months of hire.
- Required - High School or Equivalent
- Required - BLS (Basic Life Support); And - Reference summary for details
BayCare Health System, Women's Milk Room-SJWH
Location: St Joseph's Women's
Status: Full Time, Exempt: No
Shift Hours: 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Weekend Work: Every Other
On Call: No
How often will this team member be working remotely? Never
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled