Formula Room Technician (Part Time, Weekends Only) w/Benefits

Job Summary

Delivers high quality, sanitary and accurate formula preparations in a timely manner.

Minimum Job Requirements


* Prior customer service experience.

Job Specific Essential Duties:


* Responsible for communicating with medical, nursing and nutrition team for clarification and prioritization of formula orders.


* Creates labels according to MCHS standards for specialized formulas delivered to nursing units.


* Sanitizes work area and utilizes dishwasher for sterilization of mixing equipment.


* Arranges stockrooms for ease of product visibility and according to inspection standards (Food Safety & Sanitation, EOC).


* Initiates and maintains all productivity logs (formula inventory, orders)


* Checks expiration dates for formula stock in nursing units, storage rooms and formula mixing room.  Discards expired formulas as appropriate.


* Maintains and monitors overnight kit to ensure continuum of formula provision for newly admitted or new overnight orders.


* Measures/weighs formula ingredients using a gram scale for powder products and a graduated cylinder, beaker or sterile syringe for liquid products.


* Utilizes the standard recipe charts for preparation of special mixed formulas or uses the recipe provided in the comments section of the order.


* Utilizes aseptic technique for preparation of all special mixed formulas or modulars for human milk.


* Follows appropriate storage time for opened products, utilizing opened/expiration labels for all opened containers being stored.


* Delivers formula to assigned nursing units within standard timeframe (90 minutes for new orders).


* Responsible for properly utilizing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

 
Common Duties:


* Maintains accountability by ensuring compliance thru timely completion of licensures, certifications, all competencies, health requirements (PPD, N95, Flu) and education requirements.


* Maintains professional accountability and timekeeping expectations as outlined by MCHS Timekeeping and Attendance procedures, and ensures behavior is compliant with communication standards.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:


* High school education or equivalent preferred


* Able to follow simple instructions to accomplish repetitive tasks


* Able to perform mathematical and formula calculations


* Able to convert specific weights in an accurate and precise manner


* Ability to be sensitive to patient ethnic and cultural differences in formula use / preparation


* Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families and co-workers


* Able to maintain a strict schedule in order to distribute formula appropriately

(EOE DFW)

2/24/17