What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietetic Technician position at Integrated Healthcare Partners, LLC?
Experience :
Prior work experience in a hospital setting or WIC program preferred
Education :
Associate's degree or Bachelor's Degree by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
License / Certifications :
Dietetic Technician-Registered (DTR)-obtain within 9 months
Certified Lactation Consultant (CLC)-Preferred
Serv Safe Certification (SSC)- Preferred
- Completes nutrition assessments of patients within scope of practice of Dietetic Technician-Registered based on screening and documentation guidelines.
- Implements and monitors nutritional interventions assigned by the RDN to meet the nutritional needs of patients
- Estimates nutritional intakes of patients. Calculates and documents calorie counts as requested. Assists RDs with data collection as needed.
- Identifies patients in need of in-depth assessment by RD and transfers care appropriately.
- Instructs patients (and / or families, as appropriate) on restricted / special diets or special formulas. Refers for outpatient follow-up as necessary.
- Is knowledgeable regarding nutritional content, sources, and use of commercial supplements, tube feeding, infant formula, and feeding modulars (fat, protein, carbohydrate, vitamins, and minerals).
- Inputs data from outpatient diet records on computer for analysis to be completed by outpatient dietitian. Maintain updates and enter new items in Food Processor.
- Provides education with regard to nutrition and lactation including but not limited to assembly, cleaning and maintenance of breast pump equipment, special diet education, formula / modified human milk education.