Infant Nutrition Technician – Float Position

• Facility Kootenai Health
• Department Clinical Nutrition
• Schedule/Shift/Hours PRN - (As Needed) - Variable

Infant Nutrition Technician – Float Position

This is a float position designed to provide as needed support to the Infant Nutrition team. It will not replace any existing primary position. We’re looking for individuals who are open to learning and willing to cross train as an Infant Nutrition Technician as needed. If you’re flexible and interested in expanding your skills, we encourage you to apply.

Position Summary:

Responsible for the storage, preparation and delivery of all infant/pediatric formula, mother’s breast milk, donor human milk and adult enteral feedings including blenderized feedings.

Responsibilities:

• Adheres to all sanitary regulations and standards established by regulating agencies and Kootenai Health related to the Milk Room
• Interacts with patient’s parents, dietitians, nurses, physicians and other members of the patient care team
• Follows the principles of aseptic technique
• Maintains a clean environment conducive to aseptic technique
• Properly handles HM and formulas to ensure safety and minimize waste
• Educates parents/caregivers regarding the Milk Room and role in patient’s care
• Performs quality assurance tasks such as maintaining logs for equipment temperatures and DHM use
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and

Minimum Qualifications:

• All internal candidates must be in their current role for six months.

Please Note:

All internal candidates must be in their current role for six months (does not apply for FTE Changes) or have written approval from manager to transfer early.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Preferred:
  Appropriate certification or college degree in relatable field i.e. Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, Human Milk Technician Certification, Clinical Laboratory or Human Tissue Bank
• Must be able to read, write and perform necessary mathematical tasks at the high school level or above.
• Serv Safe Certification, required within 30 days of hire
• Must be able to communicate effectively in written and verbal form.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to maintain a sitting and standing position
• Must be able to stoop or crouch
• Must be able to see small print and markings on equipment
• Typical equipment used in a clinical job

Continue your career with Kootenai Health!

At Kootenai Health, you can continue learning, growing, and advancing. With 397 beds licensed on the main campus, two critical access hospitals, and more than 50 clinics, we offer an almost endless array of meaningful opportunities. Our Internal Recruiters are dedicated to providing personalized service to our team members. They are available to answer internal mobility questions and assist you in navigating options to transition and expand your career and skills.

If you’re interested in learning more about other roles, inquiring about the internal hiring process, or better understanding career pathways opportunities, please contact the Internal Recruitment team. We look forward to assisting you in finding a position that meets your lifestyle, goals, talents, and current and future skills.

What to Expect after you transfer:

• If you change your title or department, you will receive a new badge. Badges are printed and available in Security on the Wednesday of the week following your transfer.

• Your benefits may change if your position status (FT, PT, or PRN) has been updated. Please talk with your Recruiter if you have any questions about your status and benefits.

• Those with a primary position as a PRN will receive per diem pay. Per Diem rates are tiered depending on number of years of employment.

• If you are moving into a new role, HR will provide you with a new job description to review and sign. HR will also request documentation for any new requirements for your position, including experience,…