The Dietetic Technician is responsible for obtaining patient milk lists from RNs, processing feeding orders through precise calculations, and preparing breast milk or formula for a 24-hour supply for each infant patient. This includes defrosting, adding additives, drawing up syringes or making bottles, ensuring accurate labeling, and maintaining clean work areas and equipment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or GED and be currently enrolled in or have completed a bachelor's degree program in Nutrition and Dietetics. Preferred qualifications include previous work experience with breast milk and/or formula, along with the ability to manage a high-volume workload while demonstrating strong proficiency in mathematical equations.
As a Level III Regional Referral Center, Woman’s is part of a select group of hospitals in the nation who can provide quality care for the smallest and sickest babies.
Our unit is designed to focus on intensive care, while encouraging family bonding.
Our designation as a Level III Regional Referral Center means we have a neonatologist and anesthesiologist available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our caring team of neonatologists and specially trained nurses monitor the baby’s condition at all times by direct observation, and by using the latest specialized equipment and technology available.
We also participate in the Vermont Oxford Quality Improvement Collaborative with 500 other NICUs across the country to keep abreast of the latest research and emerging practices that offer the best care for premature and critically ill babies.
Requirements
Minimum of a high school diploma/GED
Enrolled in or have completed a bachelor's degree program in Nutrition and Dietetics
Previous work experience with breast milk and/or formula preferred
Ability to manage a high-volume workload with strong proficiency in mathematical equations
Responsibilities
of the Dietetic Tech position include, but are not limited to:
Obtain list of breast milk patients from RN’s.
Check for feeding orders and processes orders performing precise calculations and mixing accordingly
Prepare work areas and safely and effectively operates equipment.
Begin milk preparation for a 24-hour supply for each individual patient one by one.
Defrost milk, add additives if ordered and draw up a syringe or make bottles for each patient.
Check bottle/syringe labels with the mother’s label at the infant’s bedside by scanning prior to preparing expressed breast milk.
Ensure accuracy of labeling bottles and syringe.
Check labels on bottles and syringes in the milk preparation room and before placing them in into correctly labeled patient bins to ensure proper storage.
Clean work surfaces and equipment prior to milk preparation, and in between each individual patient milk preparation.
Restock used supplies.
Monitor refrigerator and freezer temperatures and maintain the cleanliness on a daily/or as needed basis.
Use correct techniques to measures liquids and solids.
Inform the RN that their patient’s milk is prepared and labeled.
Perform other duties assigned by Department management according to policies and procedures and the mission of Woman's Hospital.
Hours
Three 12-hour shifts per week combination of 6a-6p, 8a-8p and 11a-11p; Including every other weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
A Work Experience with Purpose
Woman’s is one of the largest specialty hospitals in the country dedicated to the care of women and infants. Nationally recognized [https://www.womans.org/about/quality-care-safety/accreditations] for exceptional patient care, innovative programs, and a supportive work environment, we consistently exceed state and national benchmarks for patient satisfaction—a reflection of our commitment to those we serve.
We’re home to Louisiana’s largest delivery service and perform thousands of procedures annually, including over 8,500 surgeries and 35,000 breast procedures. Woman’s was the first hospital in the Baton Rouge area to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence, and we’re honored to be named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare year after year.
We are proud of the care our staff provides to patients—and to one another—every day.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
