Location: Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No Job Summary: Under the supervision of a registered dietitian, performs daily, hands-on aspects of the storage, preparation and delivery of breast milk, infant and pediatric formulas. Support the daily operations of the Milk Lab to ensure optimal safety for all patients receiving prepared products from the Milk Lab. Job Duties: Coordinates with the registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) to provide timely, cost effective, and appropriate nutritional care for the patient while avoiding duplication and waste. Receives and organizes physician/RDN orders, interprets orders by utilizing medical terminology and generic and trade names of all compounded components. Perform calculations for preparation of ordered feeding product, including measuring breast milk, formula, calculating additives, and filling orders. Adhere to established procedures for safe and accurate preparation of breast milk, formula, formula fortifiers and/or nutrition additives utilizing hygiene standards and personal protective gear. Ensure proper use of necessary labels to accurately identify, apply expiration dates and track prepared products. Handle and prepare breast milk and/or formula following aseptic technique. Ensure all products are used within proper expiration dates and manufacturers safe usage recommendations. Organizes the timely dispensing of final prepared breast milk and/or formula to unit refrigerators for individual patient use based on scheduled delivery times in consideration of expiration dates of each product. Communicates with co-workers to ensure optimal breast milk and/or formula storage and preparation. Document in electronic health record and other paperwork documentation as required for the preparation, delivery and proper inventory of breast milk, formula and feeding supplies. Clean and sanitize the work area and equipment used according to established procedures. Perform quality assurance tasks, such as maintaining logs. Checks equipment for proper operation and reports problems to the appropriate supervisor. Responsible of inventory and rotation of supplies. Demonstrate fiscal responsibility by taking ownership of time management, decreasing waste and promoting cost effectiveness while maintaining patient safety and quality of care. Assist in training other employees in breast milk and formula preparation and proper handling techniques as needed. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position. *Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and degree obtained (Associate’s Degree = 2 years; Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years). Position Details: This position provides needed nutrition for our smallest patients to grow while working with a great team! Hiring Incentive: This position qualifies for a $2,000 sign-on bonus paid over one year. Certain stipulations do apply. Hours: Work 4 x 10-hours day shifts (6:00am - 4:30pm) - to support work-life balance. Weekends: required to work 1 out of 3 weekends. Holidays: on rotating basis Education: High School Diploma/GED is required; Bachelor's Degree is preferred Required Experience: ** 2 years relevant experience is required **Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and degree obtained (Associate’s Degree = 2 years; Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years). Benefits of working at Geisinger: Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one  Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents   Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)   Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage   401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions   Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly   Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year   MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive   Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones   Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.   Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance   Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required), Bachelor's Degree- (Preferred) Experience: Minimum of 2 years-Relevant experience* (Required) Certification(s) and License(s): Skills: Builds Relationships, Critical Thinking, Manages Projects And Functions, Mentoring Skills, Organizing OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. * Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

Dietetic Technician - Milk Lab.

more at Geisinger.

Cook

RN - Registered Nurse - Endoscopy

General Diagnostic Radiology Technologist - Nights

similar roles.

Air Conditioning Mechanic

Critical Lift & Move Analyst

Maternal Child Clinical Faculty (Part-Time)

Mental Health Visiting Professor