Assistant, Dietetic

Overview

Interviews New Patients To Obtain Nutrition And Exercise History And Diet Preferences; Documents All Nutrition Data, Calculates Nutrient Intake, And Initiates Nutritional Assessment To Assist Dieticians In Formulating An Optimal Nutrition Care Plan; Prepares Nutrition Records For Physicians.

Responsibilities

• Provides Nutritional Consultation To The Patients And Patients’ Families Based On Individual Dietary Needs; Assists Dietician In Guiding Patients And Families In Menu Planning, Utilizing Computer Software Menu Planners Based On Nutritional Needs And Diet Goals
• Initiates Follow-Up Communication With Patients And Patients’ Families To Answer Pertinent Questions And Encourage Compliance To Nutritional Guidelines; Confirms Appointments With Patients
• Provides nutritional care services
• Collects and reviews a variety of nutritional information to assists patients with individual dietary needs. Performs other related duties
• Maintains Nutrition Care Manual
• Prepares Patient Education Materials For Distribution To Patients And Patients’ Families

Qualifications

Education:

• Associates Degree from an American Dietetic Association approved Dietetic Technician program

Experience:

• No experience required, some preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to work in surroundings with degree of dust, noise, etc. without undue discomfort
• Ability to hear, talk, walk, stand, bend and stretch
• Ability to read, write and interpret documents
• Ability to sit for long periods of time at desk to perform job functions
• Ability to stand for long periods of time at required  patient bedside and/or procedural areas
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and/or co-workers
• May be exposed to mechanical/electrical/radiant/explosive/burn and chemical hazards
• May be required to handle, dispose of and/or identify hazardous waste and hazardous materials
• May be required to operate and clean equipment
• May be required to work both indoor/outdoor under extreme temperatures
• May be required to handle reasonably heavy weights across distances
• May be required to handle/ assist in lifting patients onto/out of exam beds/procedure stations
• May be required to operate heavy vehicles
• Must be trained in and knowledgeable of all Kingsbrook/Rutland policies and procedures pertaining to hazardous waste and hazardous materials and maintain qualifications applicable to assigned work
• Other: Knowledge of all codes and demonstrate understanding

Licenses, Certifications:

• Dietetic Technician, Registered – Certification

• Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue. 
• Incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or fist aid.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center.

KJMC is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.