Dietetic Technician

Responsibilities

• Handle, label, prepare, fortify, track, and deliver human milk and infant/pediatric formulas following safety guidelines.
• Verify recipes against feeding orders in the electronic health record to generate accurate labels and production lists.
• Deliver prepared products to patient rooms using appropriate patient identifiers and safety precautions.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary environment using aseptic techniques and following equipment cleaning and temperature monitoring procedures.
• Collaborate with registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) and other healthcare disciplines to fulfill Milk Room requests.
• Protect confidential patient information and communicate effectively with team members.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift at least 15 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in food and nutrition, dietetics, or a related field.
• Knowledge of newborn and pediatric nutrition.
• Experience with the safe handling, preparation, and fortification of human milk and infant formula.
• Experience using aseptic techniques and electronic health records.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on your first day.
• 2:1 match on retirement savings.
• Eligibility for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 for external applicants.

About the Company

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations, and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research, and technology development. As one of the largest healthcare complexes in the world, we strive to attract and develop outstanding people to become part of a distinguished academic health system.