Clinical laboratory scientist [h1.location_city]

Facility :

Dayton Children's - Main Campus

Department :

Clinical Nutrition Lab

Schedule : Full time

Hours : 40

Job Details :

The Clinical Nutrition Laboratory Technician is responsible for the preparation, distribution, inventory and management of enteral nutrition (human milk, formulas, and additives). Critical functions include :

• Use of the bar code scanning software to manage receipt, storage, preparation, labeling, and delivery of human milk.
• Keep work surfaces and equipment clean before, during, and after each feeding preparation of feeding.
• Calculate and write recipes for each feeding, utilizing resources in the nutrition lab or consulting the dietitian as needed.
• Prepare feedings, following all safe practices and according to precise calculations in each recipe
• Store prepared feedings in appropriate temperature-controlled environments before, during, and at delivery.
• Take responsibility for discarding expired feedings located in the patient care areas according to protocol.
• Communicate with appropriate personnel (nursing, parent, dietitian, and / or medical provider) any questions or concerns about feedings or recipes.
• Collect and ship donated human milk.
• Think critically while adhering to policies and processes.
• Communicate with a focus on a positive outcome, particularly during problem solving.
• Maintain customer service and remain sensitive to the stress parents experience during their child’s hospitalization. Includes providing positive support and encouragement to breastfeeding moms.
• Work seamlessly with the department personnel, particularly in the small space of the nutrition lab and while managing multiple critical but small tasks. Includes both slow and hectic times.

10-hour shifts, 4 days per week; every other weekend and every other holiday.

Shifts vary, in start times, 6 : 15 a.m., 7 : 00 a.m. and 8 : 15 a.m.

Department Specific Job Details :

1. Utilizes Timeless Medical Software to manage receiving and labeling of mother’s HM according to procedure. 20%

2. Cleans work surfaces and equipment prior to HM prep and in between each individual patient milk prep. 20%

3. Utilizes Timeless Medical Software to prepare individualized HM feedings following established procedures 20%

4. Stores prepared feedings in patient care refrigerators and removes expired HM 10%

5. Prepares specially prepared formulas or ready to feed formulas requiring additives 10%

6. Consults with dietitian when necessary to obtain clarification of formula order or recipe 5%

7.  Collects Human Milk 5%

8. Delivers formula to patient floors 5%

9. Discharges patients with human milk 5%

Performs other duties as assigned

100%

Education Requirements :

Associates, High School (Required)

Certification / License Requirements :