- Pay
- $19.72–26.62/hr
- Where
- Strong Memorial Hospital
- Level
- Mid
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Job Location (Full Address):
601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642
Opening:
Worker Subtype:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Department:
500061 Nutritional Support Services
Work Shift:
UR - Day (United States of America)
Range:
UR URCC 204 H
Compensation Range:
$19.72 - $26.62
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities:
Performs a variety of tasks related to the preparation and delivery of human milk and infant/pediatric formula and transfer of information concerning patient formula orders. Adheres to all food safety/sanitation regulations and standards established by the hospital and regularity agencies. Responsible for the safe and effective operation of equipment needed to prepare infant/pediatric feedings and maintain sanitation in the preparation room. Processes human milk/formula orders and maintains temperature records. Performs required quality assurance monitoring activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Processes orders or dispenses human milk/formula orders requests through the computer system, including data entry where applicable. Prepares human milk/formula orders per recipe or registered dietitian nutrition (RDN) instruction, including obtaining correct human milk/formula, determining the number of doses required for the defined time period, using correct techniques to measure solids and liquids, packaging and labeling in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, completing logs where required, utilizing safety check procedures where required such as bar code scan confirmation, and assisting the center and children’s hospital in obtaining formulas from ancillary areas when needed. Reports discrepancies in feeding orders to the supervisor or RDN. Adheres to all food safety/sanitation procedures in the human milk and formula center. Operates and maintains automated systems or technology that is part of the human milk/formula preparation process.
Performs formula area inspections for quality assurance and communicates any immediate concerns to a supervisor. Monitors inventory levels consistent to meet patient care needs and communicates any concerns or recommendations to a supervisor. Stocks human milk and formula center appropriately to meet the needs of the patient(s) based on demand. Rotates stock effectively, checking expiration dates to minimize waste and remove any expired products from the area. Ensures proper storage requirements for formulas and human milk, including oversight of monitoring systems, where required, for temperature and humidity control. Maintains compliance with standards of operation and regulations established by the hospital and regularity agencies
Utilizes human milk/formula delivery systems efficiently, including pneumatic tube systems and hand-delivery, and performs any required documentation for transfer or tracking of human milk/formula. Responds to any urgent requests for human milk or formula delivery to meet acute needs, including directly to patient care areas, human milk/formula stocking areas, or equipment.
Employs courtesy and uses constructive communication with colleagues, customers, patients, and all staff. Triages phone calls and handles human milk/formula requests appropriately, deferring all clinical decisions to a…