Milk Bank Technician

·         High School Diploma

·         One (1) Year Hospital or Healthcare Laboratory technician

·         Food Handler Certification within four (4) weeks of hire (at hospital orientation)

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. 

·         Handles and processes the human milk through the milk bank laboratory.

·         Maintains lab equipment, cleaning all areas, storage and distribution zones, and maintain needed operational inventory.  

·         Processes human milk and performs bacterial testing and macronutrient analysis of the human milk.

·         Maintains food handler certification.  

·         Interacts with and assists the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed.

·         Demonstrates effective communication skills; communicates accurate and complete information; maintains strict confidentiality when necessary.

·         Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments; follows the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines.

·         Assists internal and external stakeholders as needed with exceptional customer service.

·         May perform other duties as assigned.

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.