Milk Lab Technician

Closing Date:

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.

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.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Minimum:

• High School Diploma

• One (1) year healthcare or food service related experience

Preferred:

• Human Milk Technician Certification

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Assists with the daily operations of the milk lab by ensuring that equipment is in working order and that adequate supplies are available to complete necessary tasks.

• Keeps the Milk Lab stocked with essential supplies. Maintain cleaning protocols per department policy.

• Keeps breast milk refrigerators and freezers clean and organized.

• Communicates maintenance and supply concerns to Milk Lab Manager as needed.

• Makes copies of paperwork as needed.

• Distributes copy of daily MOM Log to the Lactation Department and NICU dietitians.

• Ensures freezer door plans are correctly labeled with patient names.

• Ensures freezer drawers are labeled correctly with label of contents (patient label or donor milk lot number).

• Maintains current patient label book and ensure it is organized by correct room/bed assignment daily.

• Ensures pod refrigerator bins are labeled with correct patient and room number daily.

• Communicates with patients, guests and staff in an appropriate manner.

• Answers questions in a helpful manner.

• Refers parents of patients to the lactation consultant or dietitian if necessary.

• 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.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

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

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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.