Arkansas at Pine Bluff, University of

Arkansas at Pine Bluff, University of

Milk Lab Technician

Little Rock, USA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 21 days ago
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About the role

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Responsibilities

  • The technician performs duties to ensure the Milk Lab operates in the safest manner.
  • Maintain cleaning protocols per department policy.
  • Ancillary Support: Make copies of paperwork as needed.
  • Maintain current patient label book and ensure it is organized by correct room/bed assignment daily.

Requirements

  • All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
  • Minimum:
  • High School Diploma
  • 1 year healthcare or food service related experience
  • Preferred:
  • Maintenance of the Milk Lab and Feed Preparation: Primarily responsible for maintaining the lab so that breast milk and fortified formula feeds can be prepared in a safe environment. The technician is responsible for following the policies of the UAMS NICU Milk Lab in accordance with HMBANA Guidelines. The technician will assist in the training of new staff members. The technician performs duties to ensure the Milk Lab operates in the safest manner.
  • Equipment and Supply Clerk: Assist with the daily operations of the milk lab by ensuring that equipment is in working order and that adequate supplies are available to complete necessary tasks. Keep the Milk Lab stocked with essential supplies. Maintain cleaning protocols per department policy. Keep breast milk refrigerators and freezers clean and organized. Communicate maintenance and supply concerns to Milk Lab Manager as needed.
  • Ancillary Support: Make copies of paperwork as needed. Distribute copy of daily MOM Log to the Lactation Department and NICU dietitians. Ensure freezer door plans are correctly labeled with patient names. Ensure freezer drawers are labeled correctly with label of contents (patient label or donor milk lot number). Maintain current patient label book and ensure it is organized by correct room/bed assignment daily. Ensure pod refrigerator bins are labeled with correct patient and room number daily.
  • Patient, Guest and Staff Relations: Communicate with patients, guests and staff in an appropriate manner. Answer questions in a helpful manner. Refer parents of patients to the lactation consultant or dietitian if necessary.
  • Customer Service: Interact with and assist the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed. Demonstrate effective communication skills. Communicate accurate and complete information. Maintain strict confidentiality when necessary. Demonstrate positive working relationships with co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments. Follow the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines. Assist internal and external stakeholders as needed with exceptional customer service.
  • Additional Information:

Nice to have

  • Human Milk Technician Certification

Skills

  • Interact with and assist the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed.
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills.
  • Communicate accurate and complete information.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality when necessary.
  • Follow the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines.
  • Assist internal and external stakeholders as needed with exceptional customer service.

Compensation

  • Required Documents to Apply:
  • License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
  • Optional Documents:
  • Special Instructions to Applicants:
  • Recruitment Contact Information:
  • Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

Benefits

  • Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
  • Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
  • Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
  • Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
  • Career Training and Educational Opportunities
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
  • The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity.
  • We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
  • UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks ( available for benefits eligible positions only ):

Equal opportunity

  • equal opportunity institution.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Sponsorship Available:
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