Description

Under the supervision of the NICU/Pediatric Dietitian/Supervisor and/or Chief Clinical Dietitian, this job includes identifying patients needing breast milk and formula preparation, interpreting feeding orders, and creating formula recipes as well as breast milk fortification recipes.

 

Duties include:

Review feeding orders and calculate amount of breast milk or formula needed for each patient Fortify breast milk as ordered using syringes and appropriate measuring tools as applicable for each of the fortifiers Prepare specialized formulas Label all syringes and/or formulas to include patient’s name, room number, type of formula, caloric density, date and time of preparation and expiration dates Keeps daily formula preparation log accurately and consistently Monitors inventory, maintains par level and restocks as needed Communicates with RDs, purchasing and storeroom when specialty products are low Deliver labeled, prepared syringe to bedside RN for immediate use as needed Responsible for the cleaning and proper storage of formula preparation equipment

 

Salary Range: $25.11- $33.17 Hourly