Dietetic Technician - Clinical Nutrition Services, Per Diem

Job description

Overview Assists patients in adhering to regular and modified diets to comply with nutritional care plans. Responsibilities: - Screens patients for nutritional risk using data from medical record and patient interviews. Refers patients to Registered Dietitian per screening protocol. - Responsible for the preparation and delivery of infant feedings. Preparation techniques must adhere to all sanitary regulations and standards. - Inventories and maintains sufficient infant feeding room supplies. - Records calorie counts per Registered Dietitian. - Calculates dietary meal patterns (e.g., diabetic, sodium, protein). - Completes diet instructions with patients and/or families. - Assesses patient weight histories and performs interventions. - Performs other duties as required or assigned. Qualifications: - Must have good verbal and written communication and computer skills. - Associates degree in a health or related field, (with 1 year of dietary experience) or the equivalent in education and experience preferred. Required Licensure/Certifications: - None