Diet Technician

at  Texas Childrens Hospital

We are searching for a Diet Technician — someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will provide support to the clinical nutrition staff in a manner developmentally appropriate for the ages of patients served.
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QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required Technical diploma Dietetic educational program Or X Bachelor’s Degree Nutrition related field
• One of the following:
• Bachelor’s Degree in a Nutrition related field. Completion of a Dietetic educational program.
• Nutrition and Dietetics Technician registered (NDTR) issued by the Commission for Dietetic Registration (Note: Registration is verified upon entry into this role; however, maintenance of the registration is not an ongoing requirement of the job).
• Dietetic Technician registered (DTR) issued by the Commission for Dietetic Registration (Note: Registration is verified upon entry into this role; however, maintenance of the registration is not an ongoing requirement of the job.

• Screens/rescreens patients for nutrition risk per established criteria. Documents result in medical records and make appropriate referrals to the Clinical Dietitian as per guidelines. Performs follow up as per departmental guidelines.
• Performs nutrient intake analysis. Initiates calorie count studies per RD request or MD order. Calculates nutrient intake data per standards and documents results per appropriate format in patient medical record.
• Communicates effectively with clinical, medical and diet office staff, responding to patient’s nutritional needs. Provides dietitian with pertinent information regarding food concerns, eating difficulties and other nutritional problems in a timely manner. Assists dietitian in DME activities. Attends and participates in departmental meetings and committees. Helps to coordinate special patient requests/needs to facilitate accurate diet order implementation with the Diet Office. Provides accurate patient referrals to dietitian to include consultations, NPO referrals, Food/Drug screening.
• Provides age-appropriate patient education and menu adjustments to support the patient care plan. Provides education related to formula preparation, Food/Drug interactions, Healthy Eating Guidelines and single restriction diets as assigned. Assists patients with menu selections for specialized menu types.
• Collects and inputs data. Collects and inputs data for Departmental Quality Control Plan as assigned including formula room or sample audits, NPO/CL monitoring and Food/Drug Interaction education compliance monitoring.
• Adjusts care to accommodate all age groups including Neonates, Infants, Toddler, Preschool Age, School Age, Adolescent, and Adult.