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 breast feeding 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.

　　Associates degree or 3 years’ experience in applicable area (ex: dietetics, food and nutrition, human milk technician, clinical laboratory, human tissue bank, biosciences, pharmacy lab, patient care assistant or medical assistant. Certification: DTR preferred.

　　Department Specific Job Details:

　　Education Requirements:

　　High School

　　Certification/License Requirements:

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