Dietetic Technician Registered - Atrium Health's Carolinas Medical Center PT Days

American Addiction Centers • Charlotte, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time (16 hours/week) Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR) position covering inpatient adults and pediatrics at Atrium Health's Carolinas Medical Center. The role involves screening and evaluating patients' nutritional status, monitoring their progress, completing documentation, and utilizing educational materials. The DTR will also assist in monitoring Food and Nutrition Services associates, ensuring accuracy of patient trays, and providing in-services. Orientation, mentoring, and training of team members are also part of the responsibilities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Registered Dietetic Technician (commission on Dietetic Registration) required for Acute Care Setting.
• DTR eligible status accepted but must obtain DTR status within 6 months of hire and be closely supervised by registered dietitians until DTR status obtained.
• Certified Dietary Manager or Dietetic Technician, registered required for Long-Term Care Setting.
• May be hired prior to certification/registration as CDM or DTR but must obtained within 6 months of hire and be closely supervised by registered dietitians until obtained.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Nutrition or a related field preferred.
• 1 year experience in acute care setting preferred.
• 1 year experience in a long-term care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screens and evaluates nutritional status of patients utilizing current scientific literature and methodology.
• Monitors patient's progress in achieving nutrition goals through evaluation of dietary intake, evaluation of laboratory reports, and review of documentation.
• Completes all required documentation including nutritional care plan, assessments, nutrient intake analyses and patient education in the patient's medical record and on all required documentation tools.
• Utilizes appropriate education materials for specific patient populations within area of documented competency.
• Assists in monitoring Food and Nutrition Services associate's activities on units to ensure standards of excellence are met for customer satisfaction.
• Ensures accuracy of patient trays tickets and trays through routine monitors.
• Provides/develops periodic in-services on selected topics to nutrition services staff and other disciplines as requested.
• Orients, mentors, and trains team members as applicable.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED