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NICU Milk Room Tech

St Joseph Medical Center Tacoma, Washington
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The posted compensation range of $19.73 - $27.13 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2025-391922 Employment Type Part Time Department Neonatal ICU Hours/Pay Period 32 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Days Remote No Category Technician
Overview

CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.  While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!


Responsibilities

Job Summary / Purpose

This job is responsible for preparing, labeling, storage and delivery of human milk and other formula additives required for infant feeding. An incumbent collaborates with registered nurses, dietitians and other members of the healthcare team and adheres to strict guidelines for storage, temperature monitoring and expiration dates.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

  • Accurately measures, weighs formula or milk and additives and calculates recipes; assures precise and specific measurement and mixture of formulas.
  • Provides daily oversight of breast milk supply for the respective patient population.
  • Assures proper preparation for the timely thawing of needed daily milk supplies.
  • Calculates and divides the milk into individual feeds while assuring proper adherence to milk supply availability to properly manage and plan for waste avoidance.
  • Utilizes specific mathematical skills and appropriate spreadsheets and recipes to calculate and measure for additives to the milk or formula.
  • Orders supplies required to prepare infant feedings.
  • Receives milk from families, utilizing respectful communication and humankindness in all interactions; adheres to all applicable sanitation regulations.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.  Previous work experience in a formula room or pharmacy setting is preferred.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Training

  • Ability to understand and perform algebraic calculations.
  • Ability to understand and perform basic weights and measurements.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships as required by the duties of the position.
  • Ability to use office equipment and automated systems/applications/software at an acceptable level.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

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