Dietetic Technician

Nutritional Care Specialist

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.

Essential Functions

1. Assesses nutritional needs of patients by reviewing medical records and conducting interviews.
2. Develops and implements nutrition care plans based on patient needs and medical conditions.
3. Monitors and evaluates patient progress, adjusting nutrition care plans as needed.
4. Provides nutrition education to patients and their families.
5. Maintains accurate and complete patient records.
6. 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.

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

Associate's Degree, Decision Making and Critical Thinking - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations), Dietary Guidelines - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations), F109 Dietetic Technician Registered - Commission on Dietetic Registration, Medical Record Keeping - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations), NCH Core Values - Basic Understanding (Meets Expectations), Nutrition Therapy - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations), Patient and Care Giver Education - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations)

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