Dietetic Technician Job Description
Dietetic technician
provides technical expertise in the areas of aseptic technique in accordance with the USP 797 for Sterile Preparation.
Dietetic Technician Duties & Responsibilities
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Visits patients on assigned units to obtain meal selections utilizing the CBORD/BME (Bedside Menu Entry) program
Documents nutritional screening/assessment information into the CBORD system and appropriate assessment forms
Be a Dietetic Technician with Previous formula room experience in a an acute care setting preferred
Be responsible for overseeing the Formulary Room
Maintain responsibility for supervising 6 employees of the formulary room responsible for tube feeding and inventory, mixing formulary and entering computerized data information
Be a team player and possess strong communication skills to work with all levels of hospital staff
Assists in screening patients at nutritional risk by interviewing patients to obtain diet history, limited nutrition assessment data and food preferences
Implements and evaluates the selective meal service provided to patients
Obtains patient’s food preference, allergies and intolerances from patient and or family member
Assists in modifying daily menu in accordance with the physician’s written diet order, the departmental Diet Manual, established Nutrition and Food Service Department, the patient’s food preferences and/or allergies and the meal pattern established by the Registered Dietitian
Dietetic Technician Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Dietetic Technician
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: BLS, CITI, DTR
Education for Dietetic Technician
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Employers hiring for the dietetic technician job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Education, Dietetics, Associates, Nutrition and Dietetics, Science, Health Care, Technology, Food and Nutrition, Department of Education
Skills for Dietetic Technician
Desired skills for dietetic technician include:
Aseptic techniques
Medical terminology
Proper handling of infant formula and breast milk for preparation and fortification
Familiarity with The American Dietetic Association Guidelines for the preparation of feeding ula
Familiarity with The American Dietetic Association Guidelines for the preparation of feeding/formula
Aseptic technique and infection control principles for food preparation
Basic cooking skills and ability to operate food service equipment
CBORD
Health department regulations
Meal planning and therapeutic menu processes
Desired experience for dietetic technician includes:
Ensure that medical nutrition therapy is optimized by assisting patients in the daily application of therapeutic diet prescriptions
Provide introductory patient education when directed by the dietitian and assesse the patient's need for additional intervention by the Registered Dietitians
Complete the initial assessment of low priority patients and screen for additional interventions under the direction of the clinical nutrition staff
Function as a liaison between Registered Dietitians, patients and Dietary Specialists to promote optimal nutrition of the hospitalized patient
Maintain inventories of patient education materials such as introductory medical nutritional therapy brochures, tray tent explanations of therapeutic restrictions and tray-related general nutrition education information
One tour of duty will be part-time, 40 hours biweekly, (5) eight hour tours per pay period including every other Saturday/Sunday
Dietetic Technician Examples
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Dietetic Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of dietetic technician. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for dietetic technician
- Assists research participants with menu selections and processes menus using a computerized menu system
- Prepares and serves meals and snacks to inpatient and outpatient research participants
- Identifies and reports pertinent information from research participant contacts to research dietitian regarding food acceptance, preferences and menu selections
- Completes identifiers and places snack forms in research participant charts
- Assists in the development, including tasting, of recipes and meals according to research protocol specifications
- Monitors and documents food intake
- May assist in the orientation and training of new employees, nutrition students and dietetic interns
- May assist Research Diet Technician Team Lead in completion of assigned responsibilities
- None, other than time management and resource utilization, such as supplies
- Assists the dietitian in assessment of nutrition status, nutrition monitory and screening of individual patient's needs by obtaining and evaluating diet histories, patient's age, sex, height, weight frame size, BMI, and food allergies and/or intolerances
Qualifications for dietetic technician
- The other vacancy will be part-time, 32 hours biweekly, (4) eight hour tours per pay period, Saturday/Sunday only
- Acute care experience strongly preferred
- Food preparation proficiency including food ordering, recipe adherence, food presentation, equipment operation and safety/sanitation
- Computer proficiency – word processing, including spreadsheets and experience with nutrition database software, menu processing software or similar program(s)
- Must be able to perform simple math skills for weighing foods using a metabolic (gram) scale, maintain inventory and measuring fluids
- Maintains strong and effective working relationship with co-workers including nutrition staff, other unit and study staff
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Dietetic Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of dietetic technician. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for dietetic technician
- Views patient medical record for pertinent needed nutrition-related information and determines proper diet from diet prescriptions, which cover aspects of diet such as calorie/protein levels and carbohydrate distribution
- Provide instructions to patients on appropriate diet under the direction and guidance of the Registered Dietitian
- Perform quality assurance of Patient Tray Service (PTS) to ensure optimal patient care
- Provide instructions to patients on appropriate diet under the direction and guidance of the Registered Dietitian.Perform quality assurance of Patient Tray Service (PTS) to ensure optimal patient care
- Conducts nutrition assessments, care plans, education, and provide appropriate follow up
- Supports the Food Service Director (FSD) in implementation of therapeutic diet needs, including daily orders, tray assembly, sanitation, training of staff, proper documentation as it relates to therapeutic diets
- Conducts periodic test trays
- Promote student success by showing flexibility in style and work schedule exhibiting a passion for teaching students and engaging students in the learning process
- Supports basic nutrition services of population served to ensure nutrition needs and customer satisfaction levels are met
- Collaborates and communicates with culinary and clinical departments on established processes, special diets, and menu requests and apprises manager of potential problems
Qualifications for dietetic technician
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills as an individual and team member with co-workers, nursing, research participants and study staff
- Able to provide compassionate care to diverse participant population incorporating religious, personal, or cultural food practices
- Must be able to lift at least 25-30 lbs and must be able to stand for periods of time
- Works independently and able to meet deadlines
- Able to organize and coordinate work
- Must be honest, accurate, dependable and accountable for precise research data
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Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a dietetic technician. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for dietetic technician
- Develop preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the dietary needs of each resident
- Develop a written dietary plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) that identifies the dietary problems/needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each dietary problem/need identified
- Contact appropriate allied health staff (Lactation Consultants, Nursing ) should parents need assistance with lactation and breast milk issues
- Coordinates and provides individualized patient care with the storage, preparation, and packaging of breast milk and formulas in the Infant Nourishment Room
- Generates labels, measures milk/formula, calculates additives and fills feeding orders for 24 hour period, according to physician order
- Adheres to all sanitary regulations and standards per policy
- Responsible for safe and effective operation of equipment needed to prepare infant milk mixtures
- Communicates effectively with other care providers to provide continuity of patient care and to meet the needs of the patients
- Responds to management, nursing, and patient requests appropriately
- Prepare food for patients, staff, and guests in the hospital
Qualifications for dietetic technician
- Food service and/or nutrition related experience required for minimum of 1-2 years
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition or Clinical Dietetics, OR
- Associate of Arts Degree in Dietetic Technology and required Registration with Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Registration with Commission on Dietetic Registration (for Associate of Arts Degree)
- Clinical Analysis
- This position is designated mission essential during inclement weather, which means you would be expected to make every attempt to report for duty on time and/or remain on duty regardless of weather and/or road conditions
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Dietetic Technician Job Description
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Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of dietetic technician. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for dietetic technician
- Provides administrative departmental duties including ordering food and supplies and maintaining department records
- Ensures patients receive meals and nourishments in accordance to current diet orders and food allergens
- Assembles trays in a timely manner ensuring a quality presentation of food during portioning and tray preparation
- Prepares beverages, stocks coolers, freezers, and dry storage areas for patient food service
- Provides routine nutritional counseling to low-risk clients
- Adapts nutrition education content based on needs of client
- Determines nutrition risk eligibility of clients in accordance with DHM 150-24
- Provides individual nutrition education contacts, adapts nutrition education content based on need of client using the VENA concept to provide appropriate nutrition counseling
- Documents services provided in accordance with State WIC Office documentation guidelines
- Ensures that all high risk and medically high risk clients are referred to the nutrition educator and licensed dietitian as appropriate
Qualifications for dietetic technician
- This position is subject to rotating shifts and/or irregular tour of duty to include weekends, nights, and/or holidays
- This position requires you to possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification endorsed or sponsored by the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Experience in conducting nutritional assessment
- Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based treatment for demonstrated experience in designing and implementing nutrition group eating disorders
- Bachelor's degree in Foods and Nutrition/Dietetics, or related field
- Must be knowledgeable of the growth and development of the adult and the geriatric patient
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Dietetic Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of dietetic technician. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for dietetic technician
- Assigns appropriate food packages
- Completes WIC FL-WiSE System data entry ensuring to complete all required screens
- Promotes, protects and supports breastfeeding through client education
- Distributes/tracks electric breast pumps and instructs eligible WIC clients on use of electric/manual breast pumps
- Meets caseload goals assigned
- Insures that site operations comply with state, federal and local regulations
- Coordinates site assigned employees and distribution of all services with other supervisors within the Hendry/Glades WIC Program
- Resolves participant and staff complaints
- Responsible for all supervisory duties including but not limited to
- Composes position descriptions and performance appraisals
Qualifications for dietetic technician
- Two years of experience practicing medical nutrition therapy in a clinical setting
- Registered Dietetic Technician by the Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Associate’s Degree as a Dietetic Technician or Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or related field
- Associate's Degree in Food and Nutrition
- Prior experience in long term care environment strongly preferred
- Associates Degree in nutrition, dietetics, or food management