Dietetic Technician

UPMC•New Castle, PA

About The Position

Do you enjoy working hands on with patients, their families, and a supportive team to provide excellent patient care? If so, you might be a great fit for a role at UPMC! We invite you to explore our opportunities today! UPMC is hiring a Dietetic Technician to join the Nutritional Services Team! This regular full-time position is regionally based and could require local travel between UPMC Jameson, UPMC Horizon and our Cardiac Rehab locations as needed. Schedule includes Monday through Friday day shift with some shift flexibility. Every other weekend and rotating holidays would be required for the position. This position helps support the cardiac/pulmonary rehab teams with nutrition education assistance. Qualified applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title & salary based on their experience and education.

Requirements

Associate degree in dietetic technology or BS in Nutrition/Dietetics (must have completed a degree in the dietetics tract).
1 year experience preferred.
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.
For Associate Degree, CDR registration required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

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