Full Time Formula/Human Milk Tech

 

Position Title: Full Time Formula/Human Milk Tech- Charleston, SC 

Reports To: Patient Services Manager

Location: MUSC Shawn Jenkins

Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours per week

Job Details: As a Nutrition Technician for Formula and Human Milk, you will assist in the successful operation of Food & Nutrition Services. You will be responsible for the preparation, labeling, storage, and delivery of all formulas and human milk in the Nutrition Room for infants, and pediatric patient populations. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic individual who thrives in a fast-paced and innovative environmen. tAs a Nutrition Technician for Formula and Human Milk, you will assist in the successful operation of Food & Nutrition Services. You will be responsible for the preparation, labeling, storage, and delivery of all formulas and human milk in the Nutrition Room for infants, and pediatric patient populations. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic individual who thrives in a fast-paced and innovative environment

Salary: $15-$18/hr

Other Forms of Compensation: meal plan, CEU's if needed 

 

Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. Morrison's hospital kitchens, restaurants, and cafés feature socially responsible practices and exceptional guest experiences. The company's comprehensive Mindful Choices® wellness and sustainability platform includes the latest in healthful eating and an understanding of behavioral change in food consumption. Morrison's alignment with Partnership for a Healthier America's (PHA) Hospital Healthy Food Initiative positively impacts up to 41 million patients and 500 million hospital meals annually. Morrison has been named one of Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for the past five years, and Training Magazine's Top 125 organizations for the past six consecutive years. The company is a division of Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members.

 

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email then you can check the status under Careers in PeopleHub by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com. Click here to view the step-by-step instructions to refer a friend to this position.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Formula/Human Milk Nutrition Technician (FT) to join our Nutrition Team in an acute care medical center in Charleston, SC.  

 

Key Responsibilities:
* Prepares feedings accurately according to established written formulations following pre-established feeding preparation procedures and adhering to quality control standards and aseptic technique
* Uses correct and accurate technique to measure powders and liquids
* Verifies new or questionable feeding orders with the care team for accuracy and obtains standardized recipes as needed
* Uses clinical information system to obtain patient feeding orders and to print labels and production lists
* Maintains competence in computer/printer systems
* Stores prepared feedings properly until delivery to units
* Delivers prepared feedings properly to unit refrigerators
* Cleans and sanitizes work surfaces in the Nutrition Room before and after each feeding preparation. Cleans utensils, equipment, and storage areas used in the Nutrition Room
* Calculates new formulations or standardized recipes manually or with software
* Completes inventory management of formula and human milk
* Adheres to food safety and sanitation regulations and standards established by regulating agencies and the health care facility

*Communicates with patient care areas regarding problems with formula orders, formula storage, or administration.

*Maintains all required documentation and preparation logs in the formula room.

*Assists in training other employees in formula preparation and proper handling techniques as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:
* Associate degree in applied science with 6 to 12 months of healthcare experience OR
* Bachelor’s degree in applied science field OR
* St