Nutrition Services Technician

1 week ago


Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States UPMC Full time

UPMC Altoona is seeking a full-time Dietetic Technician with a flexible day shift schedule.

Role Overview:

This position is integral to the multidisciplinary Patient Care Team, providing essential nutrition-related knowledge and education tailored to a diverse patient demographic.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as a bridge between patient food services and clinical nutrition to enhance patient care and satisfaction.
  • Address and resolve food and nutrition service challenges promptly, while anticipating potential service issues and implementing effective solutions.
  • Support the education, mentoring, and training of dietetic students/interns and new team members.
  • Edit menus accurately based on dietary orders, preferences, age-specific requirements, and the Diet Manual guidelines when necessary.
  • Assume the duties of the Diet Clerk as needed.
  • Deliver ongoing direct patient care, including nutrition assessments, planning, and evaluating outcomes.
  • Provide fundamental nutrition education tailored to the learning needs and capabilities of patients and their families.
  • Engage in department-based Quality Process Improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate with patients to plan menus and snacks that meet individual nutrition care requirements, considering dietary orders, preferences, and allergies/intolerances, while prioritizing patient satisfaction.
  • Conduct nutrition screenings and accurately evaluate nutrition risk levels according to established criteria.
  • Possess an Associate degree in dietetic technology or a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition/Dietetics (completion of a dietetics tract is required).
  • Preferred experience of 1 year in a related field.
  • Demonstrate analytical skills for assessing, planning, and evaluating outcomes.
  • Exhibit interpersonal skills to effectively engage with a diverse population and collaborate within a team environment.
  • Maintain a strong knowledge base of dietary practices and related medical nutrition therapies.
  • Possess sound nutrition education and counseling abilities. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: For those with an Associate Degree, CDR registration is required within 6 months of hire.
  • Act 34 clearance is necessary.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran



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