How to Apply
A cover letter is NOT required for consideration.
Job Summary
Support the daily operations of the Milk Room to ensure optimal safety for all patients receiving prepared products from the Milk Room.
Perform Milk Room operations including: Handling of breast milk, verifying and preparing all breast milk and/or formula feedings per physician orders, delivering prepared products, maintaining a sanitary environment in the preparation area, inventorying Milk Room stock and equipment, and maintaining proper confidentiality and security of all information and data used in the scope of the position.
Contact appropriate allied health staff (Lactation Consultants, Nursing etc.) should parents need assistance with lactation and breast milk issues.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities*
- Support the daily operations of the Milk Room to ensure optimal safety for all patients receiving prepared products from the Milk Room.
- Perform Milk Room operations including: Handling of breast milk, verifying and preparing all breast milk and/or formula feedings per physician orders, delivering prepared products, maintaining a sanitary environment in the preparation area, inventorying Milk Room stock and equipment, and maintaining proper confidentiality and security of all information and data used in the scope of the position.
- Contact appropriate allied health staff (Lactation Consultants, Nursing etc.) should parents need assistance with lactation and breast milk issues.
Required Qualifications*
- ServSafe Certification-if not currently certified, will successfully attain certification within 90 days of hire.
- An Associate's degree in Foods and Nutrition or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary
- Some dietary experience including nutrient and caloric counts and exchanges in a patient care setting is desirable.
- Reasonable knowledge of nutrient and caloric composition of foods is desirable.
- Extensive daily heavy lifting, pushing of carts, walking, and standing in the Milk Room and in patient care units is required to perform the duties of this job.
Desired Qualifications*
- Experience and knowledge of proper handling of infant formula and breast milk for preparation and fortification. Knowledge of newborn and pediatric nutrition.
- Experience and knowledge of aseptic techniques.
- Highly functional abilities with technology such as e-mail, computerized ordering systems, word processing, and nutrient analysis software.
- Ability to work independently in an ever-changing and potentially stressful environment.
Work Schedule
Days: Sunday/ Thursday-Saturday
Hours: 40
Time: 2:00pm-12:00am
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Union Affiliation
This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.