NICU Milk Tech: PRN

MHM Support Services

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Mercy Hospital St Louis Until 10/7/2026 First posted August 8, 2026 Last posted August 8, 2026
Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

🌟 Milk Technician – PRN (8-Hour Shifts)
Mercy St. Louis – NICU Support Role

Perfect opportunity for Future NICU RNs and Student Nurses!

Are you passionate about supporting our littlest patients and their families? Looking to gain hands‑on experience in a clinical environment while working closely with an amazing care team? Join us at Mercy St. Louis as a Milk Technician in our renowned NICU!

Position Details:

💙 Why This Role Matters

As a vital member of the NICU team, the Milk Technician plays a key role in ensuring every baby receives safely prepared and accurately labeled feedings. You'll support nurses, providers, dietitians, and families while helping maintain the highest standards of safety, compassion, and care.

This position is an excellent stepping‑stone for individuals pursuing a nursing career—especially in neonatal care.

🍼 What You’ll Do

In this role, you will:

  • Prepare, label, store, and deliver all infant feedings including:
    • Mother’s own milk
    • Pasteurized Donor Human Milk (PDHM)
    • Ready‑to‑feed formula
  • Maintain safe and accurate milk handling processes
  • Support the healthcare team with breastmilk distribution and inventory
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dietitians, and patient families
  • Demonstrate Mercy’s Mission, Values, and Service Standards in every interaction

🎓 Qualifications

Required:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Current BLS
  • Comfort using computers

Preferred:

  • 1–2 years of experience in a hospital or healthcare setting
  • Previous experience as a milk technician or pharmacy technician
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment

Who Thrives in This Role

  • Student nurses seeking hands-on clinical exposure
  • Future NICU or pediatric RNs
  • Individuals passionate about infant care and family-centered service
  • Organized, detail‑oriented team players who enjoy supporting clinical teams

🌈 Join Us at Mercy

At Mercy, you’ll be part of a mission-driven organization committed to compassionate care. Your work will directly support our tiniest patients and the families who love them.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

About this role

Summary

Support NICU team by preparing and managing infant feedings, aiding neonatal care,

Job title

NICU Milk Tech: PRN

Experience level

none

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

St. Louis, remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

high school diplomaBLScomputer skills

Preferred skills

hospital experiencemilk technicianpharmacy technician

Specializations

neonatal caremilk preparationinfant feedinghospital support
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

St. Louis, MO, USA

Work arrangement unknown City