Facility:Dayton Children's - Main CampusDepartment:Clinical Nutrition LabSchedule:Full timeHours:40Job 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.

Department Specific Job Details:

Education

High School diploma required

Associates degree preferred.

Certification:

NDTR Certification preferred.

Experience

Required 2 years’ experience in nutrition/medical education OR 2 years’ work experience in applicable area (dietetics, human milk technician, clinical laboratory, biosciences, pharmacy lab, patient care or medical assistant).

Day shift, hours vary between three positions, 10 hour days, 4 days per week:

Tech One - 6:15am-4:45pm

Tech Two - 7am-5:30pm

Tech Three - 8:15am-6:45pm

Every other weekend and holiday.

Education Requirements:

Associates, High School (Required)

Certification/License Requirements:

At Dayton Children's we believe that each moment counts with our patients, families and with each other.

We are moving at a fast pace and are looking for the right talent for our team at Dayton Children's. We want people who embody our values and want to become a part of the Dayton Children's difference. If this is you, apply today!

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• Safety--We make safety our first priority.

• Compassion--We deliver compassionate, family-centered care to all we serve.

• Ownership--We are the pediatric care experts and act knowing that every patient, visitor and the hospital is our collective responsibility.

• Collaboration--We work collaboratively to care for children, their families and each other.

• Innovation--We continuously innovate to make Dayton Children's even better today and into the future.

• Equity -- We strive for an environment in which all feel welcomed, valued and fairly treated in order to reach their full potential.

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