Dietetic Technician - Nutrition, Casual

The salary range for this position is $15.83 - $24.54 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

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The Dietetic Technician reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsible for the support of Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) duties as needed for the provision of medical nutrition therapy. The Dietetic Technician works on the disease prevention aspects of nutrition by screening patients, gathering patient data, and assisting the RDN in providing medical nutrition therapy to clients.

• Responsible for assessment and assistance in the nutrition care of patients in accordance with Nutrition Care Process, as established by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Assists in the provision of timely, accurate nutrition intervention to promote optimum patient care.
• Follows established policies and guidelines of the NFS Department.
• Provides nutrition screening to prioritize and identify patient malnutrition and overall nutrition risk.
• Accurately calculates nutrition needs of patients with the exception of complex disease states including but not limited to renal disease, enteral and total parenteral nutrition.
• Conducts patient interviews to identify patient diet preferences and needs, and educational needs.
• Develop appropriate nutrition plans in cooperation with the RDN and in compliance with physician orders.
• Orders and manages oral supplementation for patients as warranted under the direction of the Clinical Dietitians.
• Provides appropriate documentation regarding patient care.
• Documents a clear and concise problem, etiology, and signs and symptoms (PES) statements.
• Records all relevant information and considerations in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) according to department standards.
• Responsible for the nutritional education of patients and their support members as appropriate.
• Instructs patients and/or support members on dietary needs.
• Informs on rationale of diet and explains the appropriate diet taking into consideration patient culture, religious practices, emotional barriers, physical and cognitive limitations, language barriers, economic barriers, and age specific criteria.
• Chooses appropriate nutrition education materials.
• Refers to Diabetes and Nutrition for further comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy and Diabetes Education.
• Performs Hospitality Supervisory duties as indicated by department need.
• Supervis…