Milk Room Supervisor - Food & Nutrition Services
The University of Iowa Health Care department of Food & Nutrition is seeking a Milk Room Supervisor. This position coordinates and provides operational support for the Stead Family Children's Hospital (SFCH) Milk Room. Ensure all tasks, goals, and practices related to the handling, preparation, and distribution of human milk, donor milk, and formula for SFCH patients are carried out in full compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Supervise and support the staff and operations of the Milk Room in the Stead Family Children's Hospital.
Assist Patient Services Manager with scheduling of staff.
Serve as the primary point of contact for SFCH staff and providers, delivering exceptional customer service and support.
Ensure compliance of tasks and goals that provides for the safe handling, preparation, and delivery of human milk, donor milk, and formula for SFCH patients.
Maintain and update equipment and supplies, monitor/respond to TempTrak alarms, freezer/refrigerator temperatures, manage calibration of equipment (scales, etc), report/ schedule maintenance and lab issues.
Instruct/teach Master of Clinical Nutrition students and others during rotation in the Milk Room.
Recommend, review and assist with policies and procedures.
Initiate corrective action as needed and monitor quality assurance.
Apply basic principles of food safety and sanitation.
Assist with interviewing, making recommendations and hiring staff.
Supervise, train, provide direction, and evaluative feedback to staff to assure outcomes are achieved.
Manage the performance of laboratory staff and conduct their performance reviews.
Lead, supervise, and train laboratory staff on programs and technology used in the lab to include Epic, Timeless, scanning, and labels.
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Percent of Time: 100%
Pay Grade: 4A
Benefits Highlights:
- Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience and education is required.
One year laboratory experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Must be meticulous to detail
Competent in computer software applications
Strong work ethic, time management, motivated, organized and focused
Desired Qualifications
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks
ServSafe certification
Laboratory management and personnel supervisory experience
Experience in EPIC
Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.
Additional questions, please reach out to Tamara Griffith at tamara-griffith@uiowa.edu
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
