Infant Feeding Preparation Technician

$38,813 - $52,686/Yr

Intermountain Health - Lehi, UT

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Lehi, UT

Hospitals

About the position

The Infant Feeding Preparation Technician at Intermountain Health is responsible for the preparation and delivery of human milk, pasteurized donor human milk, and infant/pediatric formulas. This role involves interacting with customers, adhering to food safety regulations, and ensuring the effective operation of equipment used in the preparation of infant feedings. The technician will also maintain accurate records and ensure quality assurance in the feeding preparation process.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, and deliver patient feedings per feeding order, recipes, or registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) instruction.
• Maintain patient feeding orders via computer system and accurately prepare feeding orders that are not available as a ready-to-feed formula.
• Transcribe feeding order information to prepare feeding labels.
• Report discrepancies in feeding orders to manager or RDN.
• Communicate with manager, patient care areas, and RDNs regarding issues or problems with feeding orders, human milk/pasteurized donor human milk/formula storage, or administration of feedings.
• Communicate with parents regarding the storage and labeling of expressed human milk.
• Complete necessary paperwork for accurate billing and tracking of pasteurized donor human milk and infant formulas.
• Maintain an adequate inventory of IFPR supplies and rotate supplies using FIFO method.
• Maintain a sanitary and safe environment by following departmental and infection prevention policies.
• Assist in training other staff in feeding preparation and proper handling techniques as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED).
• Food Handlers Permit.
• One-year experience working with a hospital culinary program, diet office, or in a medical field.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Basic computer operation and keyboard proficiency.

Nice-to-haves

• One-year relevant job experience exercising problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated proficient math skills with focus on attention to detail and accuracy of output.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Education Assistance