Clinical Diet Technician

Job Description

The Clinical Diet Tech provides nutrition services to patients under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) in the clinical setting. This position interacts with clinical staff, patients, and family members to collect, analyze, and document patient nutrition information. The Clinical Diet Tech partners with the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to help create and implement appropriate nutrition care plans.

Posting Details

Shift: 12 hours/week. The shifts will be ~5-8 hours, ~2 days per week, Sun-Sat, rotating into weekends and holidays. Part Time 40 hrs/weekly

Job Essentials

Collects nutrition screening information. Communicates findings to the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).Completes nutrition data gathering and analysis.Performs calorie counts.Documents patient information in the electronic health record as established by protocol.Interacts and problem solves with clinical and non-clinical staff.Provides patient and the community with nutrition care and education, under the direction of RDN.Performs various functions in the NICU under the direction of RDN.Participates in department continuous quality improvement projects.Provides exceptional customer service in all customer interactions.Completes business functions as established by department.

Minimum Qualifications

Food handler's permit (as required by facility).One year experience in a healthcare setting or one year completion of nutrition-related college level course work.Experience in a role requiring effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.Demonstrated sound judgment, organization, and decision-making skills.Experience using word processing, spreadsheet, internet and e-mail applications.Demonstrated algebra math skills.Experience transcribing information quickly and accurately.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with nutrient analysis software.Nutrition-related course workExperience with nutrient analysis software

Physical Requirements

Interact with patients and co-workers requiring the employee to verbally communicate information, as well as understand spoken information.Operate food service equipment or computer requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.See and read labels, monitors, and documents.Carry, push/pull, and walk while transporting food, supplies, and service equipment.Climb, squat, kneel, and lift to clean equipment and reach and retrieve food and supplies.Remain standing for long periods of time to perform work.Tolerate extremes in temperature such as performing work at a grill or in a refrigerator and tolerate exposure to cleaning chemicals.

Anticipated job posting close date

04/29/2024

Location

Primary Childrens Hospital

Work City

Salt Lake City

Work State

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours

12

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$17.76 - $23.09

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