Dietetic Technician - Milk Lab

• 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). 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