Formula Room Technician-Nutrition Patient Food

The Formula Room Technician is responsible for the preparation, distribution, inventory tracking, and record keeping of all patient formula in the department. The person in this position is solely responsible for the calculation of all patient formula as they appear in the complex preparation instructions completed by clinical staff.

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Interpret information presented for formula preparation and prepare those formulas using the correct techniques relating to the nutritional care of patients.
• Maintain up-to-date records of formula inventory and availability; mindful of the FIFO principles in storage of food items: cans, bottles and boxes.
• Collaborate with appropriate Nutrition Services team members and clinical staff.
• Accurately label all formula and tube feedings using the printed labels associated with formula order sheets.
• Deliver and distribute all formula to respective patient unit on a timely basis and in proposed usage order.
• Participates in departmental changes pertaining to quality and process improvement.
• Participates in department in-services to maintain appropriate competencies.
• Maintains a working knowledge of technical terminologies and classifications as appropriate for the proper completion of job duties.
• Maintain an aseptic environment for formula preparation procedures as they relate to the HACCP plan for enteral feedings, local health department regulations, and patient safety policies.
• Presents a professional appearance in the uniform prescribed by the department at all times.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education Requirement: High School Graduate or equivalent

Skills:

Must complete the Formula Tech test as presented by Formula Room Coordinator, with yearly performance appraisal.

Ability to read, understands and calculates weights and measures accurately, and exhibits basic mathematical skills.

Ability to understand and interpret basic medical terminologies.

Experience: 1 year of practical education or training

Minimum Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: 1-33% OF TIME (0.5 TO 2.5 HOURS)Climb stairs or ladders Sitting Lifting/carrying up to 60 lbs.Exposure to communicable diseases and/or pathogens

FREQUENTLY: 34-66% OF TIME (2.6 TO 5.0 HOURS)Bend/twistSquat/kneelWalking Reaching above shoulderLifting/carrying up to 20 lbs.Pushing/pulling up to 40 lbs.

CONTINUOUSLY: 67-100% OF TIME (5.1 TO 12 HOURS OR GREATER)StandingRepetitive hand/arm usageLifting/carrying up to 10 lbs.Audible speechHearing acuity Depth perception-vision, Color visionSeeing-far/near Peripheral vision

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet