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Organization:

MCJCHV Formula Room

Job Summary:

JOB SUMMARY

Infant Feeding Room Technician is responsible for the preparation and delivery of all infant and special pediatric feedings including Mother’s Human Milk (MHM), Pasteurized Donor Human Milk (PDHM), formula, ketogenic, metabolic, and tube feedings. Preparation techniques must adhere to all sanitary regulations and standards established by regulating agencies and the health care facility, which includes compliance with policies related to the institution's HACCP plan of enteral feeding.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately weighs, measures, and fortifies MHM and/or PDHM for infant feedings per provider’s orders

• Accurately weighs, measures, and prepares special infant and/or pediatric feedings per provider’s orders

• Calculates accurate quantities of MHM and/or PDHM, human milk fortifiers, and infant/special formulas based on diet order

• Maintains sanitation standards in the Infant Feeding Room with daily sanitation of work areas or more frequent sanitation per department policy

• Monitors supplies of milk, including MHM and PDHM, feeding preparation/storage supplies, discards expired feedings, nutritional additives, and other products

• Documents and delivers properly labeled MHM/PDHM, formulas/feedings, and tube feedings to appropriate patient care areas

• Utilizes, monitors, and sanitizes all milk preparation (i.e., milk warmer, centrifuge) and storage (i.e., refrigerators, freezers) equipment and supplies per departmental policy

• Communicates with Registered Dietitians, Infant Feeding Room managers, Lactation Consultants, Nurses, co-workers, and parents to ensure accurate milk and feeding preparation, collection, and storage and to maintain sufficient inventory of MHM

• Maintains daily inventory and stock of all Infant Feeding Room supplies and equipment required for MHM collection, preparation, and storage. Places orders as directed and stocks deliveries on receipt

• Trains staff and Dietetic Interns on Infant Feeding Room workflows, policies, and procedures.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

• Food Inventory Management (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of Inventory Management skills in practical applications of a difficult nature. Successfully uses Inventory Management tools and products to manage inventory. Has substantial experience working in depots, warehouses or other large repositories of materials where managing inventory is business-critical. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering Inventory Management products and services without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.

• FDA/USDA Regulations (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of FDA and or USDA regulations in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.

• Formula & Feeding Replenishment (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of formula and feeding replenishment in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering formula and feeding replenishment services without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.

• Formula & Feeding Production (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of formula and feeding production in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering formula and feeding production services without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.

• Formula & Feeding Quality Control (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of formula and feeding quality control in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering formula and feeding quality control services without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.

Our supporting roles are the core of all we do at Vanderbilt Health, helping us personalize the patient experience through our caring spirit and distinctive capabilities. We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at VUMC for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce as we place a priority on designing with and for our patients and families.

Core Accountabilities:

• Organizational Impact: Independently performs non-routine tasks that significantly impact team and other related teams.* Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Gathers and analyzes data to solve problems that arise with little or no precendent.* Breadth of Knowledge: Applies advanced job knowledge and has developed a breadth of skills in other areas. * Team Interaction: Serves as a lead for the team by providing expertise and guidance to team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services : - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality : - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

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Certifications:

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

1 year

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled