Lab Manager Jobs in Little Rock, AR (NOW HIRING)

The Milk Lab Technician is responsible for safe preparation of infant feedings in accordance with current Human Milk Banking of North America (HMBANA) Guidelines and department policies. The technician is responsible for maintaining the aseptic environment of the Milk Lab.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• 1 year healthcare or food service related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Human Milk Technician Certification

• Maintenance of the Milk Lab and Feed Preparation: Primarily responsible for maintaining the lab so that breast milk and fortified formula feeds can be prepared in a safe environment. The technician is responsible for following the policies of the UAMS NICU Milk Lab in accordance with HMBANA Guidelines. The technician will assist in the training of new staff members. The technician performs duties to ensure the Milk Lab operates in the safest manner.
• Equipment and Supply Clerk: Assist 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. Keep the Milk Lab stocked with essential supplies. Maintain cleaning protocols per department policy. Keep breast milk refrigerators and freezers clean and organized. Communicate maintenance and supply concerns to Milk Lab Manager as needed.
• Ancillary Support: Make copies of paperwork as needed. Distribute copy of daily MOM Log to the Lactation Department and NICU dietitians. Ensure freezer door plans are correctly labeled with patient names. Ensure freezer drawers are labeled correctly with label of contents (patient label or donor milk lot number). Maintain current patient label book and ensure it is organized by correct room/bed assignment daily. Ensure pod refrigerator bins are labeled with correct patient and room number daily.
• Patient, Guest and Staff Relations: Communicate with patients, guests and staff in an appropriate manner. Answer questions in a helpful manner. Refer parents of patients to the lactation consultant or dietitian if necessary.
• Customer Service: Interact with and assist the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed. Demonstrate effective communication skills. Communicate accurate and complete information. Maintain strict confidentiality when necessary. Demonstrate positive working relationships with co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments. Follow the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines. Assist internal and external stakeholders as needed with exceptional customer service.

Stand: Frequently

Sit: Frequently

Walk: Occasionally

Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Frequently

Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs

Push and pull weight: 25 lbs

Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently

Talk: Continuously

Hear: Continuously

Taste or smell: Occasionally

Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously

Physical Environment: Inside Medical Facility Environment

Commensurate with education and experience

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

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

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check

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.

Standing, Talking, Walking

Crawling, Crouching, Stooping

Sitting

Yes