Dietetic Technician

UPMC Altoona is looking for a Fulltime Dietetic Technician to work rotating shifts 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Will work 1 weekend per month and 2 holidays per year.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as a liaison between patient food service and clinical nutrition to optimize patient care and patient satisfaction.

• Appropriately addresses food and nutrition service issues and effectively resolves in a timely manner; anticipates service problems and proactively seeks to implement effective solutions.

• Assists with the education, mentoring, and training of dietetic students/intern and new associates.

• If required, edits menus accurately in accordance to diet order, preferences, age specific needs, and the Diet Manual guidelines.

• If required, assume the responsibilities of the Diet Clerk

• Provide ongoing direct patient care to include nutrition assessment, plans and evaluating outcomes.

• Provide appropriate basic nutrition education based upon patient/family learning needs and abilities.

• Participate in department based Quality Process Improvement activities.

• Plans menus and nourishments with patients to meet individual nutrition care needs in accordance with diet order, patient preferences, and allergies/intolerances, keeping patient satisfaction as a priority.

• Performs nutrition screening of patients and accurately assess nutrition risk levels per established criteria.

• Associate degree in dietetic technology or BS in Nutrition/Dietetics (must have completed a degree in the dietetics tract).

• 1 year experience preferred.

• Skills Analytical skills to assess, plan and evaluate outcomes.

• Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with a diverse population and collaborate in a team environment.

• Strong knowledge base of diet and related medical nutrition therapies.

• Sound nutrition education and counseling skills.

  Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• For Associate Degree, CDR registration required within 6 months of hire.

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran