Milk Lab Technician

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Responsibilities:

• Primarily responsible for maintaining the lab so that breast milk and fortified formula feeds can be prepared in a safe environment.

• responsible for following the policies of the UAMS NICU Milk Lab in accordance with HMBANA Guidelines.

• assist in the training of new staff members.

• performs duties to ensure the Milk Lab operates in the safest manner.

• Assist with the daily operations of the milk lab by ensuring that equipment is in working order and that adequate supplies are available to complete necessary tasks.

• Keep the Milk Lab stocked with essential supplies.

• Maintain cleaning protocols per department policy.

• Keep breast milk refrigerators and freezers clean and organized.

• Communicate maintenance and supply concerns to Milk Lab Manager as needed.

• Make copies of paperwork as needed.

• Distribute copy of daily MOM Log to the Lactation Department and NICU dietitians.

• Ensure freezer door plans are correctly labeled with patient names.

• Ensure freezer drawers are labeled correctly with label of contents (patient label or donor milk lot number).

• Maintain current patient label book and ensure it is organized by correct room/bed assignment daily.

• Ensure pod refrigerator bins are labeled with correct patient and room number daily.

• Communicate with patients, guests and staff in an appropriate manner. Answer questions in a helpful manner.

• Refer parents of patients to the lactation consultant or dietitian if necessary.

• May preform other duties as assigned.

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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.