Dietetic Technician I

Sodexo Careers•Fayetteville, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking a full-time Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, a 700-bed level III trauma center located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. This position will see low nutritional risk patients under the direct supervision of the Registered Dietitian.

Requirements

Associate in Applied Science Degree in Dietetic Technology OR Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
Strong knowledge base of diet and related medical nutrition therapies
Sound nutrition education and counseling skills
Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with a diverse population and collaborate in a team environment
Good time management skills and be a self-starter
Meets eligibility requirements for Nutrition & Dietetics Technician, Registered (DTR/NDTR) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) by the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers (CBDM)
Certification/licensure as required by state(s) of practice

Responsibilities

Perform nutrition screening of patients and assess nutrition risk levels per established criteria.
Provide appropriate nutrition education based upon patient/family learning needs and abilities.
Plan menus and nourishments with patients to meet individual nutrition care needs in accordance with diet order, patient preferences, and allergies/intolerances.
Participate in performance improvement initiatives with the goal of increasing patient satisfaction.
Participate in departmental activities, meetings, committees and other nutrition related tasks.