Dietetic Technician - Nutrition Services

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position allows staff with diet tech training to work with patient diets and improve the patient’s nutrition status. Involved in day-to-day food service management and patient feeding. Schedule: Works every other weekend and holiday, some flexibility in day hours. Job Description Summary: Screens patient medical records for nutritional risk factors and assessment needs, obtains clinical information, and provides nutritional care, basic dietary instructions, and general nutrition education.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nutrition from an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) approved program, required.
• Dietetic Technician Registered, (DTR) or Registration Eligible with completion of exam within 3 months of hire, required.
• Highly proficient technical skills.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently in various organizational systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a dietetic technician, preferred.
• Clinical pediatric experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses nutritional needs of patients by reviewing medical records and conducting interviews.
• Develops and implements nutrition care plans based on patient needs and medical conditions.
• Monitors and evaluates patient progress, adjusting nutrition care plans as needed.
• Provides nutrition education to patients and their families.
• Maintains accurate and complete patient records.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.

What This Job Offers

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