NICU Infant Feeding Preparation Technician

UPMC Children's Hospital is currently seeking a Full-Time NICU Infant Feeding Preparation Technician. This position is responsible for a variety of tasks that relate to the preparation of human milk and infant formulas for the medically fragile infant. Primary Responsibilities: + Verifies physician's orders for patient feedings, and reports any discrepancies to the patient's nurse, charge nurse, or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). + Prepares and portions patient feedings accurately per recipe or RDN instruction. + Uses correct technique to measure solids and liquids. + Properly labels all prepared feedings. + Communicates with supervisor and RDNs concerning problems regarding feeding orders, human milk/formula storage and administration. + Maintains adequate inventory of feeding preparation room supplies. + Unpacks, labels, and stores fortifiers, formula, and supplies in their designated storage area; rotates supplies using first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. + Maintains a sanitary and safe environment by following departmental and infection prevention policies; reports unsafe conditions and accidents to manager. + Maintains a clean and orderly workspace, ensuring that the department standards are met and that all sanitary activities are conducted in accordance with federal, state, and local health regulations. + Maintains clean equipment and supplies used to prepare patient feedings. + Adheres to uniform policy established by the department; no artificial nails are allowed; nails must be kept short, clean, and unpolished. + Assists in training other employees in feeding preparation and proper handling techniques as needed. + Recognizes and adopts activities appropriate to the specific needs of the patient population and demonstrates knowledge of specific issues directly related to the age of the patient population. + Attends mandatory meetings and in-service education programs as scheduled by the department and facility. + High school diploma with excellent mathematical skills required. + Nutrition and/or health science focused education courses preferred. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: + Clearances with renewal: + 31, 33, 34, & 73 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Created: 2026-01-09