BSS Dietetic Technician DTR
Core
Provides clinical nutrition care, assessments, and education to moderate and low nutritional risk patients in a hospital setting.
Role type
Clinical Dietetic Technician (DTR)
Builds
Patient meal plans and nutrition care programs
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Nutrition
Required skills
Nutritional assessments, patient education, meal planning, regulatory compliance documentation, clinical judgment, time management
Preferred skills
Registered Dietetic Technician (DTR) certification, acute care nutrition experience
Technologies
Electronic medical records systems
Responsibilities
Perform timely nutrition assessments and screenings; provide nutrition education to patients and families; monitor patient progress and refer to dietitians; document care in medical records; conduct meal rounds; assist with quality improvement activities.