Trinity Health Jobs

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

This position is responsible for following established procedures for preparation of specialty infant, human milk and formulas within an aseptic feeding preparation room in the inpatient clinical setting. The diet technician performs calculations and follow detailed steps for preparation of the special infant formulas as well as ordering, stocking and sanitation in the infant formula preparation room. The diet technician gathers data from the medical record and provides outpatient support to complete Certificates of Medical Necessity and Prior Authorization forms for diabetes devices.

In the Infant Formula Preparation Room, prepares special infant formulas as prescribed by the physician/NNP. Job duties include: 1. Cleaning and sanitizing all equipment before and after formula mixing to meet sanitation standards. 2. Prepares specialty human milk and formula preparations according to written formulations following pre-established feeding preparation procedures and adhering to HACCP standards and aseptic technique, including the use of personal protective equipment (hair covers, gloves, mask and gown) to comply with the diet prescription. 3. Uses applications including Microsoft Excel to obtain recipes for feeding preparation and assess charts and diagrams.4. Perform math equations using a calculator to determine amount of preparation needed, volume yield and volume needed for fortifiers and additives. Determine when use of an alternative feeding preparation is needed to complete daily prescribed feeding order. 5. Print feeding labels for prepared formulas, per policy, for the identification of patient, bar code scanning and date/time of expiration. 6. Completes documentation of daily preparations and perform data collection within the electronic health record (EHR). 7. Verifies feeding orders with the registered dietitian, nurse, physician or nurse practitioners for accuracy and utilizes or obtains standardized recipes as needed. 8. Performs inventory, ordering to par levels and expiration date monitoring for all products prepared in the formula room. 9. Escalate supply issues to appropriate personnel in a timely manner. 10. Maintains daily temperature logs of refrigeration and freezer equipment in patient care unit and preparation area. 11. Uses gram scale to weigh human milk, liquid formulas, powdered formulas and other additives used in feeding preparation. 12. Uses specialized ENFit compatible feeding preparation techniques to prepare specialty feeding preparations. 13. Communicates with leadership regarding feeding order troubleshooting, supply issues and equipment maintenance concerns.14. Delivering prepared formulas to the appropriate nursing unit for use in patient feeding. 15. Runs reports in EHR to verify all components of feeding order prior to preparation including: patient label, patient name, type and volume of feeding, MRN, and location. 16. Responsible for identifying and correcting any errors prior to delivery of formula. 17.

Placing charges in Epic. 18. Responsible for ordering and stocking of products for the formulary room. 19. Assists with training of ancillary staff as necessary. Completes and passes annual competencies with a >=90% accuracy. 20. Completes food service handlers training upon hire.

Gathers data from the medical record and provides outpatient support to complete Certificates of Medical Necessity and Prior Authorization forms for diabetes devices.

Communicate with medical professionals and patients regarding these requests in a timely manner. Time commitment to this task is variable based on needs of the department.

Performs other duties and projects within scope of practice as assigned to facilitate the operational flow of the department.

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Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran