Milk Technician - Advocate Children's Hospital PRN
Core
Manages the receiving, preparation, sterilization, labeling, storage, and distribution of human milk and infant formulas for neonatal patients.
Role type
Clinical support technician (infant feeding)
Builds
Individualized human milk and formula feeds for NICU patients
Domain
Healthcare / Neonatal Nutrition
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Aseptic technique, advanced math for fortification calculations, patient identification protocols, inventory management, electronic health record navigation, PPE usage, equipment cleaning and maintenance
Preferred skills
Infant Feeding Technician certification, Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR), Associate degree in applied science, pediatric clinical experience
Technologies
Feeding management systems, bar code scanners, gram scales, milk warmers, dishwashers
Responsibilities
Prepare and label human milk and formula according to recipes; calculate additives and fortifiers; verify feeding orders with dietitians and providers; maintain sterile environment and clean equipment; track product usage and inventory; perform high-touch cleaning and audits
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on support