We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

Education

• Required – High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred – Associate’s degree in biology, microbiology, dietetic science.

Work Experience

• Required - 1 year of experience in healthcare or related field.

Certification

• Required - Food Handler Certification within 1 month and a Good Manufacturing Practices Certification (cGMP) within 3 months of date of hire.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSA)

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications (word, excel), various software applications specific to role, and storage of documents in secure drive.
• Ability to communicate information clearly and professionally.
• Ability to communicate with customer using effective verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to summarize and analyze milk bank data.
• A demonstrated knowledge proficiency in Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA).

Job Duties

• Responsible for adhering to the most current Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) and General Manufacturing Practices (GMP) regulations and processes. The regulations and standard operating processes for the following: scrubbing into lab, donning appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), consistent hand hygiene, milk processing (defrosting, straining, mixing, bottling, capping, pasteurizing, labeling, shipping, receiving, milk sampling for nutritional analysis and microbiology testing).
• Charged with proper care, maintenance, sterilization, and utilization of the of equipment Milk Bank facility and lab equipment to include the following: dishwasher, paddle mixer, dispensing pump, pasteurizers, centrifuge, nutrition analyzer, labeling system, ante lab, and freezer room.
• Accountable for managing milk bank inventory and supplies to include documenting, receiving, shipping, inventory rotation, removal of expired milk, in addition following proper freezing and thawing procedures.
• Expected to collect test samples, run nutrition analysis, report findings, and document milk quality data metrics.
• Assist leadership with maintain and adjusting workflow based on supply and demand.
• Adapts behavior to specific population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, adapting explanation of service and procedures to be performed.
• Performs additional duties as assigned and supports departmental goals. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards. This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.