Dietetic Technician

Overview

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.

Job Description

Essential Functions: 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. Education Requirement: Associate's Degree in Nutrition from an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) approved program, required. Licensure Requirement: (not specified) Certifications: Dietetic Technician Registered, (DTR) or Registration Eligible with completion of exam within 3 months of hire, required.

Skills

Highly proficient technical skills. Ability to work accurately and efficiently in various organizational systems.

Experience

• Experience as a dietetic technician, preferred. Clinical pediatric experience, preferred.
• Physical
• Requirements:
• OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or
• Bodily
• Fluids,
• Communicable
• Diseases and/or
• Pathogens,
• Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning,
• Lifting /
• Carrying: 0-10 lbs,
• Loud
• Noises,
• Patient
• Equipment,
• Peripheral vision,
• Pushing /
• Pulling: 0-25 lbs,
• Reaching above shoulder,
• Squat/kneel
• FREQUENTLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Depth perception, Seeing –
• Far/near,
• Sitting,
• Standing,
• Walking
• CONTINUOUSLY: Computer skills, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use
• Additional
• Physical
• Requirements performed but not listed above: Talking on phone/in person - frequently "The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet" The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We’re 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children’s badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job. It’s a calling. It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.