Clinical Diet Technician
About The Position
The Clinical Diet Tech provides nutrition care and support to patients under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) in the clinical setting. This position interacts with clinical staff, patients, and family members to collect, analyze, and document patient nutrition information. The Clinical Diet Tech partners with the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to help create and implement appropriate nutrition care plans. Posting Specifics Pay Rate: Based on Experience Shift Details: Part-time (20 hrs/wk). Mornings only, Monday-Friday, with rotating weekends and holidays. No evenings, graveyards, or on-calls. Additional Details: Prefer candidates with Excel experience and strong math and computer skills. Essential Functions Collects nutrition screening information and manages nutrition tasks for techs and dietitians. Completes nutrition data gathering and analysis. Performs calorie counts. Documents patient information in the electronic health record as established by protocol. Interacts and problem solves with clinical and non-clinical staff. Provides patient and the community with nutrition care and education, under the direction of RDN. Performs various functions in the NICU under the direction of RDN. Participates in department continuous quality improvement projects. Provides exceptional customer service in all customer interactions. Completes business functions as established by department.
Requirements
- Experience in a role requiring effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated attention to detail, organizational and decision-making ability.
- Experience using word processing, spreadsheet, internet and e-mail applications.
- Demonstrated advanced math skills.
- Experience transcribing information quickly and accurately.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a healthcare setting or completion of nutrition-related college level course work, preferred.
- Experience with nutrient analysis software, preferred.
- Prefer candidates with Excel experience and strong math and computer skills.
Responsibilities
- Collects nutrition screening information and manages nutrition tasks for techs and dietitians.
- Completes nutrition data gathering and analysis.
- Performs calorie counts.
- Documents patient information in the electronic health record as established by protocol.
- Interacts and problem solves with clinical and non-clinical staff.
- Provides patient and the community with nutrition care and education, under the direction of RDN.
- Performs various functions in the NICU under the direction of RDN.
- Participates in department continuous quality improvement projects.
- Provides exceptional customer service in all customer interactions.
- Completes business functions as established by department.
Benefits
- We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
- Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
