Nutrition Technician (Part-time)- Feeding Prep Center
The Clinical Nutrition Department is seeking a Part-time Nutrition Technician to support the Clinical Dietitian team in providing optimal nutritional care to patients. This role includes formula preparation, breastmilk handling, and inventory support. The position plays a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and safety of nutrition delivery to our pediatric population.
This position requires (2) 10-hour weekday shifts per week, scheduled Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday (Wednesday is excluded). Employees may select their preferred two weekdays from these options. Shifts will be either 7:00 AM–5:30 PM or 9:30 AM–8:00 PM, with shift times rotating based on weekly scheduling needs. Additionally, this position requires participation in a rotating weekend schedule, working every third weekend (Saturday and Sunday), as well as three holidays per year.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist Clinical Dietitians in providing nutritional care, including formula preparation and food-related tasks.
- Prepare specialized breastmilk nutrition, including donor human milk diets, skim human milk, and high-calorie hind milk.
- Support inventory processes for breastmilk, formulas, supplements, and supplies.
- Operate specialized equipment such as Centrifuge for precise nutrition preparation.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or GED required.
Associate’s degree from an ACEND-accredited program or current enrollment in a Didactic Program in Dietetics from an ACEND-accredited program preferred.
Experience:
- Ability to perform basic liquid measurements. Ability to read and understand instructions, and use basic math in formula preparation.
- Ability to communicate appropriately orally and in writing and provide empathy in difficult interpersonal situations.
- Experience with Epic or other EMR systems preferred.
- Experience working with Timeless
Licensure / Certifications:
ServSafe Certification preferred.