MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High school diploma or equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Enrolled for 2 years in a nutrition and/or health science focused college program.

2. Bachelor of Science in Nutritionand/or health science focused college program.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Experience in infant formula and breast milk preparation.

2. Experience in hospital foodservice.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Assist with calculating new formulations or standardized recipes manually or via the use of specifically designedsoftware, andobtains verification of those formulations with the registered dietitian responsible for the nutrition care of that patient, as needed per protocol.

2. Assists in training other employees in infant feeding preparation and proper handling techniques, as needed.

3. Accesses hospital computer systems to receive, prepare and respond to routine electronic correspondence.

4. Communicates with patient's registered dietitian, nurse, physician, or unit manager regarding problems with feeding orders, formula storage, or administration.

5. Verifies new or questionable infant feeding orders with a registered dietitian for accuracy and obtains standardized recipes as needed.

6. Sterile, ready-to-feed infant formula will be used whenever possible.

7. Assists in the preparationofinfantformula accurately according to established written formulations, following pre-established feeding preparation procedures and adhering to quality control standards. Uses a gram scale, measuring spoons, syringes and graduated cylinder to precisely measure and mix additive ingredients.

8. Performs identification of breast milk/formula containers using bar code scanning, thawing,fortifyingand labeling 24-hour supply of feeds for each infant according to written policy and procedures.

9. Maintains daily logs of feedings prepared and delivered.

10. Stores prepared feedings in patient care unit refrigerators, removing expired feedings and recycling bottles as indicated.

11. Organizes and performs inventory of breast milk/formula supply for each patient in refrigerators and/or freezers of inpatient units.

12. Maintains daily records of patient profiles or updates computerized patient profile regarding infant formula orders.

13. Uses clinical information system to update patient feeding orders and to print labels and production lists; communicates with allied health care personnel regarding feeding orders.

14. Completes daily batch records for prepared feedings.

15. Maintains organization of human milk/formula refrigerators/freezers throughout Children's hospital. This includes consistent labeling of storage containers and labeling on the outside of freezers/refrigerators.

16. Prepares storeroom or purchasing requisition for all infant formula, glassware, bottles, enteral feeding bags, nipples, and other supplies, as needed, to maintain adequate supply levels

17. Performs daily check of nutrition cart and equipment and restocks items as needed. Maintains established par levels of fortifier inventories. Monitors breast milk/formula storage units and inventory of breast milk/formula.

18. Maintains safety and security of the Infant feeding room.

19. Reports to manager or registered dietitian when short-dated products are received from vendor.

20. Follows procedures for formula recalls at the direction of the manger/registered dietitian.

21. Cleans and sanitizes work surfaces and equipment prior to breast milk/formula preparation, and in between each individual patient formula preparation, according to established sanitation procedures.

22. Participates in the planning and development of related policies/procedures and goals.

23. Follows aseptic techniques. Follows department and infection control policies regarding feeding handling.

24. Checks equipment for proper operation and reports problems to the appropriate manager/registered dietitian.

25. Certain duties cannot be assigned to Infant Nutrition Room Diet Techs because these duties can only be performed by nursing, provider or the registered dietitian.These restrictions are regulated by the state and also through security permissions in Timeless and must be followed closely:

• Only nursing and registered dietitians can accept verbal orders for any diet order changes.
• Only nursing or registered dietitians can consult with prescribers or prescribers' authorized designees regarding changes needed in diet orders.
• Only nursing or unit clerks can handle donor breast milk consents and making sure these are updated in Timeless.
• Only registered dietitians can provide confidential patient information to other health professionals or insurance companies.
• Only registered dietitians can consult with patients about prescribed infant feedings and other health issues.
• Only nursing can scan breast milk feeds into Timeless for discharge at bedside utilizing the patient's armband as verification.
• Only nursing, the provider or the registered dietitian can make diet order changes in EPIC.
• Only nursing can print breast milk collection labels for mothers or direct mother's to the kiosk to print labels.
• Only registered dietitians can provide any formula needed at discharge.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Work requires frequently lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting and carrying objects weighing 11 to 20 pounds.

2. Work requires regularly stooping, bending, sitting and standing.

3. Work requires frequently reaching and grasping objects below, at, and above shoulder level.

4. Work requires regularly pushing and/or pulling nonmotorized equipment (e.g., stretcher, food cart, mop, etc.) weighing 21 to over 50 pounds.

5. Work requires regularly grasping and fine manipulation with hands.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Majority of work is performed in the nutrition department/infant feeding preparation room and most of the work is completed standing. Frequent classroom and meeting room work. Majority of work is performed under deadline pressure, which is often stressful.

2. Potential Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens. Job requires performance of tasks that involve potential for exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues (specifically breast milk).

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Work requires the analytical skills to resolve problems that require the use of basic scientific, mathematical, or technical principles. Strong math skills are required.

2. Work requires the ability to exchange information on factual matters, and respond to simple written or verbal instructions, explain hospital policies, and/or relay messages to appropriate personnel. This type of interaction requires courtesy and tact when dealing with patients, visitors and/or hospital employees. More sensitive situations may be referred to others as appropriate.

3. Requires excellent time management skills.

4. Must be able to read and write in the medical records.

5. Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to teach nurses, family members, dietitians, interns, food service workers.

6. Requires the use of multiple computer skills including the EPIC system, e-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, and "Room Service" VST computer system. Telephone skills, hospital paging system skills required.

7. Work requires regularly proofreading and checking documents for accuracy.

8. Ability to understand written and oral communication.

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