Dietetic Technician (UPMC Presbyterian)

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Presbyterian is a large teaching hospital located in Oakland, a neighborhood in Pittsburgh. We care for a variety of adult patients, including Transplant, Trauma, Cardiac, and Neurology- just to name a few! As a part of inpatient team of skilled Dietitians and Diet Technicians, you will provide quality nutrition care to hospitalized patients. We love our team of innovative and compassion clinicians and know you will too!
Job title and salary will be based upon qualifications and career ladder requirements.

Requirements

• BS in Nutrition/Dietetics - Dietetics Tract OR Associates Degree, completion of DTR exam required within 3 months of hire.
• For associate degree, DTR required. Completion of 5-10 CEU annually/50 CEU every 5 years.
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Responsibilities

• Performs nutrition screening of patients and accurately assesses nutrition risk levels per established criteria.
• Provide direct patient care using Medical Nutrition Therapy to assess patients and develop goals and a plan of care.
• Provide appropriate nutrition education.
• Assists with the education, mentoring, and training of dietetic students/intern and new associates.
• Accountable as nutrition liaison/expert to assigned units & participate as a member of interdisciplinary committees and projects.
• Participate in department Quality Process Improvement activities.

Benefits

• UPMC provides a comprehensive benefits package, with a focus on physical, mental, and financial health.
• Reimbursement of CDR renewal fees, if applicable
• Position qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Please see https://studentaid.gov/pslf/ for additional information regarding qualification.
• Paid conference days.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Competitive PTO accrual.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees