Nutrition Technician PRN

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System • Sarasota, FL

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About The Position

The Nutrition Technician ensures timely and accurate distribution of patient menu tickets for each meal period and modifies menu tickets for meals and nourishments according to physician-prescribed diets. The work is performed through the call center or standard service. The technician refers patients with special needs to a registered dietitian.

Requirements

• One to two years of computer experience, including the ability to navigate programs and systems.
• High school diploma, GED, or certificate; alternatively, must obtain one within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Competency in knowledge of special diets for patient education.
• Ability to communicate effectively; filing and mathematical skills to compute dietetic values of food and work with dietetic enteral formulas.
• Courtesy and diplomacy when dealing with patients, hospital staff, coworkers, and department management.
• Verbal ability to read and understand written instructions, recipes, and labels.
• Two years of experience in hospital dietetics or a related position.
• Ability to multitask across channels such as phone, computer, mobile platforms, and interactions with FNS staff, patients, or other department staff.

Responsibilities

• Distribute patient menu tickets accurately and on time for each meal period.
• Modify patient menu tickets for meals and nourishments according to physician-prescribed diets through the call center or standard service.
• Refer patients with special needs to a registered dietitian.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED