Part-time Dietetic Tech

Sodexo•Lafayette, LA

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking a part-time Dietetic Technician, Registered to join our team at Our Lady of the Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette, LA. In this role, the Dietetic Technician will focus on providing nutritional care and education for patients under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian.

Requirements

Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
Ability to function independently
Ability to communicate and work effectively with clients and the medical care team
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Effective written and verbal communication for all hospital and departmental programs and activities
Minimum Education Requirement - Associate’s degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice in a Dietetic Technician Program as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), Bachelor’s degree with completion of required coursework in a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) as dictated by ACEND, or required coursework and supervised practice in a Certified Dietary Manager Program as dictated by the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers (CBDM)
Meets eligibility requirements for Nutrition & Dietetics Technician, Registered (DTR/NDTR) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) by the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers (CBDM)
Certification/licensure as required by state(s) of practice

Responsibilities

provide nutritional care for inpatients and general medical units under Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist supervision
interact with patients managing chronic diseases such as diabetes or obesity
engage in professional training and growth with experienced RDs
demonstrate strong organizational, communication, marketing and counseling skills
work collaboratively with physicians, nursing and ancillary staff