Dietetic Technician

Children’s Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This technical position is responsible for the nutritional well-being of patients receiving sustenance provided by Nutrition Services. The role covers direct tray service, foods stocked on patient units, and enteral formulas. Duties include monitoring computer messages and processing orders, completing nutrition screenings and assessments, handling Room Service calls and orders, correcting menus, calculating calorie counts, establishing nourishments as needed, calculating and preparing enteral formulas, providing nutrition education as appropriate, maintaining patient satisfaction and quality assurance, and participating in related patient care activities.

The department specializes in outpatient nutrition counseling on pediatric nutrition issues and provides inpatient assessments and education, along with some ongoing support through outpatient follow-up. The position is onsite, and DHS is required.

Requirements

• Dietary Aid experience or current enrollment as a student in a dietetic program.
• DHS required.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor computer messages and process orders.
• Complete nutrition screenings and assessments.
• Take Room Service calls and process orders.
• Correct menus.
• Calculate calorie counts.
• Establish nourishments as needed.
• Calculate and prepare enteral formulas.
• Provide nutrition education as appropriate.
• Maintain a high level of patient satisfaction and quality assurance.
• Participate in related patient care activities.

Benefits

• Medical benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Other fringe benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed