DIETETIC TECHNICIAN II

2 weeks ago


Pittsburgh PA USA, United States University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Full time
Purpose:

Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary Patient Care Team to provide nutrition related expertise and education to meet the needs of a diverse patient population. This position will be Monday-Friday with rotating weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities:

* If required, edits menus accurately in accordance to diet order, preferences, age specific needs, and the Diet Manual guidelines.
* Assists with the education, mentoring, and training of dietetic students/intern and new associates.
* Lead one department inservice/initiative/professional contribution through to completion annually with the ability to actively endorse evidence based practice.
* Performs nutrition screening of patients and accurately assess nutrition risk levels per established criteria.
* Provide appropriate basic nutrition education based upon patient/family learning needs and abilities.
* 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.
* 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.
* Provide ongoing direct patient care to include nutrition assessment, plans and evaluating outcomes.
* Participate in department based Quality Process Improvement activities.
* If required, assume the responsibilities of the Diet Clerk

Qualifications:

* BS in Nutrition/Dietetics (must have completed a degree in the dietetics tract) with minimum of 1 year clinical nutrition experience. OR
* Associate Degree with 1 years clinical nutrition experience as a registered dietetic technician (DTR).
* 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

* Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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