Formula Technician PRN
HCA Healthcare
Denver, CO
Hourly Wage Estimate: $21.08 - $27.56 / hour
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Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Formula Technician PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Job Summary and Qualifications
This position supports the mission of Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center ofoptimizingthe quality of life of all those served by expanding beyond the traditional focus of medical needs to the needs of the whole person.The FormulaTech’s primary role is the preparation of human milk and the safe and sanitary production of infant formula to a level II-IV NICU and pediatric unit. The Techis responsible forthe safe and efficient operation of equipment within regulatory guidelines and sanitary maintenance of the preparation room. The Tech must interpret technical physician orders, ensureaccuratedosing,maintainquality/safety, order supplies, and adhere to all policies/procedures. Key responsibilitiesinclude:preparesanddeliversall infant feedings as ordered, inventories andmaintainssufficient infant feeding room stock. This position maintains sanitation in preparation area, independently calculates new formulations or standardized recipes manually and obtain verification of those formulations with the registered dietitian, as needed per protocol, checks equipment for proper operation and reports problems to the appropriate supervisor, assists in training other employees in infant feeding preparation and proper handling techniques, as needed, communicates with registered dietitian, nurse, or unit manager regarding problems with feeding orders, formula storage, or administration, performs additional duties as assigned which include: label and wash freezer/refrigerator bins, participate in process improvement projects,etc, works independently to complete job duties in a fast paced environment.
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center and Rocky Mountain Hospital for ChildrenexpectsouriCAREbehavioral standards to be reflected in the way every employee interacts with co-workers, providers, patients & family members, and with others in the community.
Integrity – We are honest and do what we say
Compassion – We are sympathetic to the needs of others
Accountability – We take ownership for how our actions and behaviors impact outcomes
Respect – We value others and embrace differences
Excellence – We take personal pride in exceeding expectations
EDUCATION REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED:
High school Diploma or GED equivalent
Applicable work experience may substitute for education
6 months related experience in formula room tech or infant pediatric formula preparation or combination experience preferred; ability to interpret technical procedures and execute aseptic techniques; excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to organize and prioritize in a fast- paced setting; mathematical proficiency required (includes adding subtracting, multiplying and calculating percentages); excellent customer service skills and ability to work as a part of a healthcare team.
Special Qualifications: Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English. Up to date spreadsheet, word processing, and email knowledge. Ability to complete data entry.
Degree of Supervision Required: Employee will partner closely with NICU dietitian and other caregivers to provide dailyhigh-qualitycare. General guidance and direction will be provided by the Director of Food and Nutrition and/or Clinical Nutrition Manager. Employee will be expected to perform most job duties independently andin accordance withestablished departmental and hospital policies and procedures
Ages of Patients Served: This position requires knowledge ofthe growthand developmental needs of patients and families in each age category. The employee must be able todemonstratethespecial skillsrequiredfor individualized care. These skills may be gained through education,training,or experience.
Benefits
This position supports the mission of Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center ofoptimizingthe quality of life of all those served by expanding beyond the traditional focus of medical needs to the needs of the whole person.The FormulaTech’s primary role is the preparation of human milk and the safe and sanitary production of infant formula to a level II-IV NICU and pediatric unit. The Techis responsible forthe safe and efficient operation of equipment within regulatory guidelines and sanitary maintenance of the preparation room. The Tech must interpret technical physician orders, ensureaccuratedosing,maintainquality/safety, order supplies, and adhere to all policies/procedures. Key responsibilitiesinclude:preparesanddeliversall infant feedings as ordered, inventories andmaintainssufficient infant feeding room stock. This position maintains sanitation in preparation area, independently calculates new formulations or standardized recipes manually and obtain verification of those formulations with the registered dietitian, as needed per protocol, checks equipment for proper operation and reports problems to the appropriate supervisor, assists in training other employees in infant feeding preparation and proper handling techniques, as needed, communicates with registered dietitian, nurse, or unit manager regarding problems with feeding orders, formula storage, or administration, performs additional duties as assigned which include: label and wash freezer/refrigerator bins, participate in process improvement projects,etc, works independently to complete job duties in a fast paced environment.
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center and Rocky Mountain Hospital for ChildrenexpectsouriCAREbehavioral standards to be reflected in the way every employee interacts with co-workers, providers, patients & family members, and with others in the community.
Integrity – We are honest and do what we say
Compassion – We are sympathetic to the needs of others
Accountability – We take ownership for how our actions and behaviors impact outcomes
Respect – We value others and embrace differences
Excellence – We take personal pride in exceeding expectations
EDUCATION REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED:
High school Diploma or GED equivalent
Applicable work experience may substitute for education
6 months related experience in formula room tech or infant pediatric formula preparation or combination experience preferred; ability to interpret technical procedures and execute aseptic techniques; excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to organize and prioritize in a fast- paced setting; mathematical proficiency required (includes adding subtracting, multiplying and calculating percentages); excellent customer service skills and ability to work as a part of a healthcare team.
Special Qualifications: Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English. Up to date spreadsheet, word processing, and email knowledge. Ability to complete data entry.
Degree of Supervision Required: Employee will partner closely with NICU dietitian and other caregivers to provide dailyhigh-qualitycare. General guidance and direction will be provided by the Director of Food and Nutrition and/or Clinical Nutrition Manager. Employee will be expected to perform most job duties independently andin accordance withestablished departmental and hospital policies and procedures
Ages of Patients Served: This position requires knowledge ofthe growthand developmental needs of patients and families in each age category. The employee must be able todemonstratethespecial skillsrequiredfor individualized care. These skills may be gained through education,training,or experience.
HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.
HCA HealthONE, one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in the Rocky Mountain region, offers more than 170 care sites in the Denver metro area. Offering services across the continuum of care to meet patients’ total healthcare needs, HCA HealthONE includes seven acute care hospitals, a dedicated flagship pediatric hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, CareNow® urgent care clinics, mental health campuses, imaging and surgery centers, physician practices, home and hospice care, and AirLife Denver, which provides regional critical care air and ground transportation. Among HCA HealthONE’s acute care hospitals is Presbyterian/St. Luke’s (P/SL). P/SL has been meeting the healthcare needs of patients and their families from across the Rocky Mountain region for more than 140 years. Included on the P/SL campus is Rocky Mountain Children’s, a dedicated pediatric hospital, making the campus the only tertiary/quaternary combined pediatric and adult hospital in this region. P/SL is home to an award-winning cancer program including the Colorado Blood Cancer Institute, a solid organ transplant program, and complex orthopedics. Consistently among the Denver Business Journals’ list of top corporate philanthropists in the Denver-metro area, HCA HealthONE was named as one of the most community-minded organizations by The Civic 50 and contributed more than $1 million through cash and in-kind donations last year alone, along with more than $400M in federal, state and local taxes.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Formula Technician PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status