Milk Lab Technician

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Type of Position:
Administration - Outreach

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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.
The safety of our team members at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is our top priority. For this reason, successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with our Student & Employee Health Services dept. UAMS will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance.
 

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.

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Department:
ICE | WISL Nursing Services L&D IP C

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Summary of Job Duties:
Full Time
The Milk Bank Lab technician is responsible for all essential tasks in handling and processing the human milk through the milk bank laboratory. The individuals fulfilling this role maintain lab equipment, cleaning all areas, storage and distribution zones, and maintain needed operational inventory. The individuals in this role process the human milk according to FDA and HMBANA guidelines as well as maintain records for maintenance of equipment, cleaning schedules, all drug testing and macronutrient analysis of the human milk. This role should be food handler certified and training to support milk processing techniques.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Possess a certification in Food Preparation, High School Diploma, 1 year of Hospital or Healthcare Laboratory technician experience and be familiar with Microsoft Office.

Preferred requirements:

• Obtain Formula/Human Milk Technician Certificate within 1 year of hire.

Additional Information:

Operations

• Duties related to HM pasteurization (including but not limited to the following):
• Follows clean handling techniques with human milk including protective equipment (gown, gloves, mask, hat and scrubs) with antimicrobial hand scrub.
• Works with other staff according to a schedule (made by UHMB Lab supervisor) to clean lab surfaces, glass ware, equipment and other supplies as well as maintaining clean room, dirty room, lab technical room surfaces and equipment.
• Maintains records of milk processing (as defined by HMBANA requirement), records of cleaning schedule and equipment maintenance.
• Maintains logs of refrigerator and freezer temperatures
• Monitors milk thawing according to Pasteurization Procedures 
• Maintains records of human milk intake, pasteurization and batching in Timeless
• Labels all milk with Timeless barcoded thermal labels
• Pasteurizes, cools and freezes all processed human milk according to the Pasteurization Procedures, HMBANA guidelines.
• Sends one sample bottle for micro-bacteriology testing and logs results.
• Moves cleared (microbiology testing negative) batches from quarantine freezer to Shipping/Pasteurized Milk Freezer
• Duties related to Milk Testing and Analysis
• Has milk samples ready for pick up/send out for micro-bacterial testing
• Logs milk for micro sampling in Timeless
• Logs results from micro-bacterial batch testing
• Maintains milk analyzer and logs for cleaning and zeroing
• Performs daily zeroing of milk analyzer
• Maintains in timeless nutrient analysis of individual donors and batch analysis
• Maintains drug testing records

Budget

• Essential to maintain needed operational inventory in conjunction with resource management by budget guidelines.

Compliance

• The individuals in this role process the human milk according to FDA and HMBANA guidelines as well as maintain records for maintenance of equipment.

Research

• Assist with data collection for research purposes but not limited to drug testing and macronutrient analysis of the human milk.

Customer Service

• Interacts with and assists the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills; communicates accurate and complete information; maintains strict confidentiality when necessary.
• Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments; follows the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines.
• Assist internal and external stakeholders as needed with exceptional customer service.

Other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact [email protected]  for any recruiting related questions.

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

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

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. 

Constant Physical Activity:
Crouching, Grasping, Hearing, Lifting, Standing, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:
Sitting

Benefits Eligible:
Yes