Dietetic Technician II at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Analytical Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Nutrition Education, Counseling Skills, Menu Planning, Patient Care, Quality Improvement, Team Collaboration, Nutrition Screening, Problem Solving, Diet Manual Guidelines, Patient Satisfaction, Clinical Nutrition, Mentoring, Training, Evidence Based Practice

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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. 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 The hours/shifts for this position are Monday through Friday with rotating weekends and holidays. This position has a flexible start time and requires 20 hours a week. 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

Responsibilities

The Dietetic Technician II participates in a multidisciplinary team to provide nutrition expertise and education, ensuring patient care meets diverse needs. Responsibilities include menu editing, nutrition screening, patient education, and resolving food service issues.