What are the responsibilities and job description for the Feeding Specialist - Food & Nutrition Services - AM position at UAB Medicine?
Position Overview
Pay range: $17.00 - $27.65 / hour
Schedule: 10:00 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.
Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.
Job Description
To receive, process, calculate, prepare, barcode labels, and deliver/discard complex infant formula, human milk (mother’s and donor milk), and research study feedings for the patients of the WIC Neonatal ICU in accordance with the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) Best Practice for Expressing, Storing, and Handling Human Milk in Hospitals, Homes, and Child Care Settings guidelines and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) Infant and Pediatric Feedings: Guidelines for Preparation of Human Milk and Formula in Health Care Facilities . To perform nutrition risk screening and other duties to assist the clinical dietitian in providing optimum nutrition care for adult patients in the acute care and ICU setting.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university. Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or science-based focus preferred. Certified as completed the Food Handler Training Course by the Jefferson County Department of Health within twenty-one (21) days from date of employment required.
Why Work at UAB Medicine
We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.1 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 2,200 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s only ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.
UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.
Salary : $17 - $28