Nutrition Technician - Multiple openings- Full-time and Part-time -EVERGREEN

Children's National Medical Center•Washington, DC

61d•$39,062 - $76,502

About The Position

The Nutrition Technician will be responsible for accurate preparation, translation and delivery of special formulas/supplements/trays according to the department policies and procedures. Will be responsible for the maintenance of patient Food and Nutrition records, kardex and logs for order accuracy using current Information technology and act as the source of current patient diet order status. Answer patient foodservice phone and documents all request.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (Required)
3 years Related healthcare, foodservice experience (Required)
Basic calculations (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication).
Ability to translate written instructions and numeric formulas into special diet products and/or infant formulas.
Ability to accurately measure micro and macro levels of special products, using scale and other measuring tools.
Ability to perform basic information Technology data entry and print functions.

Nice To Haves

A.A. (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Receive and maintain accurate and current orders for patient meal service or formulas utilizing CNMC information systems.
Prepare, review and correct patient menus and adhere to the principles of special diets.
Prepare and deliver infant formula and special supplements according to RD approved formula and/or department standards.
Prepare patient listing with accurate diet/formula information and special instructions for department Patient Service staff per approved department standards.
Maintain patient information in kardex, logbook and/or IT systems from Nutrition Technician and ask appropriate clarification of patient orders.
Inventory special food items, menus and other related resources; communicate needs to appropriate supervisor/manager.
Enter applicable data on floor stock and nourishment usage; print daily/weekly reports per department guidelines accurately and timely.
Collect data for Performance Improvement processes, as requested.
Comply with maintenance of safety and sanitation standards of the department, institution and regulatory agencies.
Maintain integrity, cleanliness and operational safety of meal delivery cart system according to HACCP standards.
Answer department phone and keep appropriate log information; respond to voice mail per department guidelines.