Dietetic Technician
Core
Supports Registered Dietitians in a pediatric psychiatric and developmental disabilities unit by managing meal plans, monitoring food consumption, and providing basic nutrition education.
Role type
Clinical Dietetic Technician
Builds
Patient nutrition care plans and daily meal service
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Nutrition
Required skills
Pediatric nutrition knowledge, Special diet management, Meal round monitoring, Electronic health record documentation, Patient education delivery, Allergy tray verification
Preferred skills
Prior hospital or nursing home experience, Pediatric or psychiatric patient experience, Culinary internship pending
Technologies
CBORD, LifeChart, Microsoft Office, iRounds
Responsibilities
Adjust meal selections for prescribed diets, Conduct daily meal rounds to monitor food consumption, Update allergen and specialty diet lists, Provide basic patient nutrition education, Document calorie counts in electronic health record, Assist with nutrition-related in-services
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC