Diet Technician - Weight Management

Summary :

Functions as a member of interdisciplinary health care team by receiving nutrition related assignments from the registered dietitian. Assists the registered dietitian in the assessment, development and instruction of nutritional care plans for pre-operative and post-operative patients. Assists the registered dietitian in providing pre-operative and post-operative diet education to patients. Assists the registered dietitian with the monitoring and evaluating of routine pre and post operative labs and communicates recommendations regarding lab results with the patients. Develops and leads group education sessions on various topics related to nutrition and health. To optimize patient care, collaborates and communicates with the health care team and patients regarding any patient food and nutrition needs.

Formal Education Required :
a. Associate Degree Program approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Registered Diet Technician, DTR or bachelors degree in Dietetics.

Experience & Training Required :
a. Maintains a personal professional portfolio of 50 continuing education units in a five year period per the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
a. Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information.
b. Ability to compile and analyze data that will be used by others in making patient care decisions.
c. Ability to effectively communicate with medical staff, nursing patients, customers and staff.
d. Ability to answer telephones and use computer and related office equipment.
e. Ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her specific needs and to provide the care needed.
f. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
g. Ability to be prompt, effective and efficient when handling phone transactions.
h. Ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time.
i. Assumes accountability for demonstrating behaviors consistent with the customer service policy.
j. Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.
k. Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity

Level of Physical Demands:
a. Sedentary: Exerts up to ten pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

$19.35/hr - $23.22/hr

The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.