Milk Technician
CommonSpirit Health
Colorado Springs, COFresher59m agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
As a Milk Technician, you will support the mission by safely preparing human milk and formula for a Level III NICU, ensuring quality of life for the youngest patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Interprets technical physician orders.
- Ensures accurate dosing.
- Maintains quality and safety.
- Orders supplies.
- Adheres to all policies and procedures.
- Trains new and ancillary staff as needed.
- Operates equipment efficiently under regulatory guidelines.
- Maintains aseptic conditions.
- Prepares and delivers all infant feedings as ordered.
- Uses correct and accurate technique to measure powders and liquids in an aseptic environment.
- Delivers and confirms correct feedings with nursing staff.
- Stores prepared infant feedings properly until delivery to the patient area.
- Maintains daily records of patient profiles regarding infant feeding orders.
- Communicates with Mother's Milk Bank to ensure adequate supply of donor breast milk for mixing and for nursing staff.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- High School Diploma/G.E.D.
- Ability to interpret technical procedures and execute aseptic techniques.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Mathematical proficiency (includes adding, subtracting, multiplying, and calculating percentages).
- Satisfactory completion of a formal technician training program within 12 weeks after hire.
Qualifications
- Meticulous attention to detail in formula preparation and dosing.
- Strong understanding of regulatory guidelines and aseptic techniques.
- Ability to interpret technical orders, maintain safety, and provide training in a sensitive NICU environment.
- Preferred: Six (6) months related experience in formula room tech or infant pediatric formula preparation or combination experience.