Milk Bank Tech Full Time Flex

ChristianaCare is currently recruting for a Milk Bank Tech. In this role the Milk Bank technician will process store and disburse breast milk or specially prepared formula under the direction and guidance of the Milk Bank Coordinator and/or Senior Milk Bank Technician. Other responsibilities include:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs all processing and storage of breast milk and specially prepared formula according todepartmental practices and protocols.

• Maintains accurate records of milk inventory.

• Performs activities in compliance with established safety and infection prevention policies.

• Maintains and attitude of helpfulness courtesy and cooperation towards patients families physicians and the public.

• Protects the confidential basis of patient/family information at all times.

• Maintains cost containment for department.

• Performs assigned work safely adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor in a timely manner any unsafe activities conditions hazards or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself other employees patients and visitors.

• Performs clerical duties as necessary.

• Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

SCOPE PURPOSE AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS:

Frequent contact with patients families donors potential donors the healthcare team colleagues Milk Bank Coordinator nursing leadership and Physician Director of Milk Bank.

DIRECTION/SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Nurse Manager Assistant Nurse Manager Milk Bank Coordinator and

Physician Director of the Milk Bank.

SHIFTS/HOURS:

• 72hrs/pay period - 8:00am-4:30pm or 10:00am-6:30pm Rotation
• Weekend and Holiday Commitment: Every other Weekend and Every other Holiday

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Education.
• Related experience preferred.
• Proficient in mathematics.
• Computer and typing experience.
• Electronic medical record and or inventory exposure preferred

KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to organize and complete the processing and storage of breast milk and specialty formulas.
• Ability to maintain adequate supplies and equipment in milk bank.
• Ability to keep accurate records of milk inventory.
• Ability to use appropriate safety and infection prevention measures.
• Ability to maintain positive peer communication and relationships.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to carry out cost containment measures.
• Ability to perform mathematic skills.
• Ability to perform computer skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to stand walk bend lift push pull carry reach twist handle stoop climb as per unit base Physical Demands Checklists.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Frequent exposure to biological elements with occasional exposure to chemical and environmental elements as per unit based Physical Demands Checklist.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination whose staff is reflective of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race color sex religion national origin sexual orientation genetic information gender identity or expression age veteran status disability pregnancy citizenship status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.

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