Dietetic Technician

Northwell • Village of Sleepy Hollow, NY

6h

About The Position

The Dietetic Technician assists in screening patients at nutritional risk. Under supervision, they modify daily menus according to patient's diet prescriptions, implement nutrition care plans, and provide consultation to patients and families as directed. The technician is also responsible for documenting patient's nutritional screening/assessment information. In collaboration with the Manager of Nutrition and Dietetics, they manage and edit the CBORD menu system for the site.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics, required.
• Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience, required.

Responsibilities

• Answers telephones and relays information to kitchen staff concerning diet changes, meal changes, complaints, food allergies, or patient discharge.
• Participates in food service tray-line production and ensures patient meal tray accuracy.
• Under dietitian’s supervision, participates in training and orienting of new employees to the department, tray line, and diet office.
• Screens patients admitted to assigned units to determine nutrition risk(s).
• Obtains and evaluates dietary histories of individuals.
• Identifies patients at high nutrition risk, and refers them to the dietitian, as appropriate.
• Under dietitian’s supervision, provides basic medical nutrition therapy to low risk patients.
• Assists patients in completing special selective menus.
• Assists dietitians in food service monitoring and planning.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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