Formula Technician

Job Summary

Become a key member of our Nutrition Team at University of Virginia Children's Hospital in Charlottesville, VA.

The Formula Technician position will be trained and skilled in accurately and safely preparing specialty formulas for hospitalized infants and children.

The formula tech will communicate with dietitians and nurses and supply chain members to carry out job responsibilities.

This is an important role in supporting the clinical team and preparing specialized nutrition for pediatric patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the preparation, labeling, storage, and delivery of all prepared formulas for the NICU and pediatric units.
• Demonstrate accurate and consistent measuring and mixing procedures using clean technique.
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation regulations and standards.
• Document clearly and accurately all formula log sheets and temperature log sheets.
• Communicate with nursing, staff, dietitians, and supply chain staff.
• Comply with all regulatory standards to include federal, state, accrediting agencies, as well as facility confidentiality, HIPPA regulations, and patient rights policies.

Qualifications:

• Possess the necessary skills to effectively utilize Microsoft office applications and electronic medical record systems.
• Successful completion of UVA formula room training.
• Basic skills in English for speaking, reading, and writing.
• Basic math skills related to formula preparation.
• Working conditions do not require an additional level of physical exertion.

Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems.

The company's comprehensive Mindful Choices wellness and sustainability platform includes the latest in healthful eating and an understanding of behavioral change in food consumption.

Morrison's alignment with Partnership for a Healthier America's (PHA) Hospital Healthy Food Initiative positively impacts up to 41 million patients and 500 million hospital meals annually.

Morrison has been named one of Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for the past five years, and Training Magazine's Top 125 organizations for the past six consecutive years.

The company is a division of Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members.

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.

At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus.

Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits.

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan, flexible time off, holiday time off, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.