Dietetic Technician

Northwell Health • Mount Kisco, FL

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About The Position

Responsible for overseeing & updating patient's diet information in the food management system, CBORD. Under supervision, modifies patient menu selections in accordance with patient's diet prescription, and provides consultation to patient and family as directed. Job Responsibility Answers telephones and relays information to kitchen staff concerning diet changes, meal changes, complaints, food allergies, or patient discharge. Routinely verifies accuracy of information from EMR. Takes Room Service menu orders via telephone or in person and provides guidance and support to patients regarding menu selections. May participate in food service tray-line production and ensures patient meal tray accuracy as assigned. Under dietitian's supervision, ensures accuracy and compliance of patient menu items. Assists with recipe analysis and hospital and dietary guidelines adherence. Participates in training and orienting of new employees to the department, tray line, and Room Service office. Assists dietitians in food service monitoring and planning. Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here but considered related are not essential functions.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in nutrition & Dietetics or related field, required.

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years of relevant experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing & updating patient's diet information in the food management system, CBORD.
• Modifies patient menu selections in accordance with patient's diet prescription
• Provides consultation to patient and family as directed.
• Answers telephones and relays information to kitchen staff concerning diet changes, meal changes, complaints, food allergies, or patient discharge.
• Routinely verifies accuracy of information from EMR.
• Takes Room Service menu orders via telephone or in person and provides guidance and support to patients regarding menu selections.
• May participate in food service tray-line production and ensures patient meal tray accuracy as assigned.
• Under dietitian's supervision, ensures accuracy and compliance of patient menu items.
• Assists with recipe analysis and hospital and dietary guidelines adherence.
• Participates in training and orienting of new employees to the department, tray line, and Room Service office.
• Assists dietitians in food service monitoring and planning.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree