Pediatric Nutrition Technician, Downtown

Baptist Health is a leading health care provider in Northeast Florida, garnering recognition as a top workplace within the industry. For more than 30 years, it has been the most preferred health system serving the Jacksonville community and beyond. As the only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system in the region, Baptist Health operates over 200 locations, including six hospitals, delivering a wide spectrum of preventive and specialty care services. This extensive network includes centers of excellence such as the Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute, and Wolfson Children's Hospital. These facilities are dedicated to providing exceptional care while advancing medical research and education.

The Pediatric Nutrition Technician role at Baptist Medical Center Downtown in Jacksonville, FL, is a full-time opportunity that offers candidates the chance to join an elite team committed to exceptional nutritional care for pediatric patients. With eligibility for an up to $1500 sign-on bonus for external hires, this position plays a critical role in supporting the nutritional needs of infants and children. The technician’s responsibilities involve preparation, verification, and management of feedings, encompassing breast milk and formula, ensuring all procedures adhere to aseptic techniques and safety standards. This role provides a unique chance to work within a Magnet designated hospital, recognized for excellence in patient care, and to be part of an institution ranked among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.

As a Pediatric Nutrition Technician, you will be entrusted with the preparation of feedings using aseptic techniques, verifying orders, fortifying, mixing, labeling, storing, and delivering breast milk and formula across a 24-hour period. You will catalogue and manage mothers' milk and donor milk, including the ordering process for donor milk to maintain adequate supplies. Your duties will also include ensuring cleanliness and sanitation of preparation areas and necessary supplies, maintaining compliance with hospital policies and state regulations. This position is vital to the overall pediatric care team, directly impacting the health outcomes of vulnerable infants and children all while supporting nutritional protocols established by healthcare professionals.

This career opportunity is based at Baptist Downtown, within the pediatric nutrition department, and offers a meaningful work environment where compassion, precision, and dedication to pediatric health converge. The role involves teamwork across multiple disciplines and supports one of the most respected local health systems. Candidates who pursue this role will find they contribute not only to the immediate nutritional care of young patients but also to the broader mission of Baptist Health – ensuring outstanding care for the community. Additionally, applicants must be prepared to undergo a level II background screening as part of the hiring process, aligning with regulatory compliance for positions of trust. This requirement emphasizes Baptist’s commitment to patient safety and professional standards. The Pediatric Nutrition Technician position at Baptist is not only a job but a career path opening doors within a dynamic and thriving health system dedicated to innovative, patient-centered care.