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.
Qualifications : Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
A.A. (Preferred)
Minimum Work Experience
3 years Related healthcare, foodservice experience (Required)
Required Skills / Knowledge
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.
Functional Accountabilities
Professionalism
- Polite and professional attitude to all customers.
- Communicate pertinent information to Supervisor / Manager or Director.
Nutrition Service
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.Productivity
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.Safety and Sanitation
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.Office Support
Answer department phone and keep appropriate log information; respond to voice mail per department guidelines.Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment / Identification
Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are metTeamwork / Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behaviorPartner with all team members to achieve goalsReceptive to others' ideas and opinionsPerformance Improvement / Problem-solving
Contribute to a positive work environmentDemonstrate flexibility and willingness to changeIdentify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processesMake appropriate decisions, using sound judgmentCost Management / Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficientlySearch for less costly ways of doing thingsSafety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performanceContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentationStop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situationDemonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communicationActively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workersAttend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
