Diet Tech, Infant Feeding Room

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Organization:

MCJCHV Formula Room

Job Summary:

JOB SUMMARY
Infant Feeding Room Technician is responsible for the preparation and delivery of all infant and special pediatric feedings including Mother’s Human Milk (MHM), Pasteurized Donor Human Milk (PDHM), formula, ketogenic, metabolic, and tube feedings. Preparation techniques must adhere to all sanitary regulations and standards established by regulating agencies and the health care facility, which includes compliance with policies related to the institution's HACCP plan of enteral feeding.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Accurately weighs, measures, and fortifies MHM and/or PDHM for infant feedings per provider’s orders • Accurately weighs, measures, and prepares special infant and/or pediatric feedings per provider’s orders • Calculates accurate quantities of MHM and/or PDHM, human milk fortifiers, and infant/special formulas based on diet order • Maintains sanitation standards in the Infant Feeding Room with daily sanitation of work areas or more frequent sanitation per department policy • Monitors supplies of milk, including MHM and PDHM, feeding preparation/storage supplies, discards expired feedings, nutritional additives, and other products • Documents and delivers properly labeled MHM/PDHM, formulas/feedings, and tube feedings to appropriate patient care areas • Utilizes, monitors, and sanitizes all milk preparation (i.e., milk warmer, centrifuge) and storage (i.e., refrigerators, freezers) equipment and supplies per departmental policy • Communicates with Registered Dietitians, Infant Feeding Room managers, Lactation Consultants, Nurses, co-workers, and parents to ensure accurate milk and feeding preparation, collection, and storage and to maintain sufficient inventory of MHM • Maintains daily inventory and stock of all Infant Feeding Room supplies and equipment required for MHM collection, preparation, and storage. Places orders as directed and stocks deliveries on receipt • Trains staff and Dietetic Interns on Infant Feeding Room workflows, policies, and procedures. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES • Food Inventory Management (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of Inventory Management skills in practical applications of a difficult nature. Successfully uses Inventory Management tools and products to manage inventory. Has substantial experience working in depots, warehouses or other large repositories of materials where managing inventory is business-critical. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering Inventory Management products and services without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job. • FDA/USDA Regulations (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of FDA and or USDA regulations in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job. • Formula & Feeding Replenishment (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of formula and feeding replenishment in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering formula and feeding replenishment services without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job. • Formula & Feeding Production (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of formula and feeding production in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering formula and feeding production services without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job. • Formula & Feeding Quality Control (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of formula and feeding quality control in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering formula and feeding quality control services without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.

Our supporting roles are the core of all we do at Vanderbilt Health, helping us personalize the patient experience through our caring spirit and distinctive capabilities. We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at VUMC for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce as we place a priority on designing with and for our patients and families.

Core Accountabilities:

* Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job. * Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

Position Qualifications:

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Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

1 year

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity.  EOE/Vets/Disabled.