Dietetic Tech
About The Position
The Dietetic Tech position reflects an advanced level of knowledge in nutrition based on guidelines from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) and the Commission for Dietetic Registration (CDR). This position is responsible for collaborating with members of the Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) department and nursing/ancillary staff to provide meal trays according to the physician’s orders using current scientific literature and best practices. The primary role of this position is to process (calculate/modify) patient’s menus according to patients’ preferences, allergies, and medications per physician’s diet order. This position also enters nourishments, supplements, tube feeds, etc. into the electronic patient kardex (Computrition). In addition, this position assists with performance improvement, Computrition maintenance, Diet Office/Hostess staff education, trayline and other administrative and related duties as assigned. This position acts as a Computrition administrator and a mentor to the Diet Office/Hostess staff.
Requirements
- Associates of Arts or Bachelor of Art/Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition or related field required
- Basic computer skills
Nice To Haves
- Hospital experience preferred
- Customer service experience preferred
- Dietitian Tech, Registered (DTR) Certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Ability to process the patient’s menus according to diet order and patient preference/allergies, and any special instructions using Computrition.
- Demonstrates the ability to apply infection control policies/procedures for safe food handling.
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and written in English.
- Provide excellent customer service to ensure patients’ needs are met.
- Communicate effectively with the FNS, nursing and ancillary staff to implement nutrition orders and improve patient services.
- Apply expertise in normal and therapeutic nutrition when processing nutrition requests and collaborating with members of the FNS department and nursing/ancillary staff.
- Ability to assist with monthly PI projects by gathering data and generate reports.
- Ability to act as a mentor to the Diet Office/Hostess staff by assisting with in-services and guidance as needed.
- Ability to maintain skills as Computrition administrator.
- Demonstrate ability to contribute as a team member to complete tasks, resolve problems and achieve department goals.
- Ability to maintain a clean working environment.
- Ability maintain criteria for this position.
- Ability to be at work and be on time.
- Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives.
- Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.
- Ability to prioritize and multitask.
Benefits
- In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities.
- Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents.
- We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family.
- Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
