Dietetic Technician (UPMC Presbyterian) at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical nutrition, Nutrition screening, Medical nutrition therapy, Patient assessment, Nutrition education, Mentoring, Quality process improvement, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Nutrition risk assessment

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Diet Tech Are you a Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) or individual with 4-year nutrition degree? Are you passionate about clinical nutrition and looking for a high acuity hospital setting to further your knowledge and continue to develop your skills? If so, this position is for you! New graduates are encouraged to apply. Job Summary: UPMC Presbyterian is a large teaching hospital located in Oakland, a neighborhood in Pittsburgh. We care for a variety of adult patients, including Transplant, Trauma, Cardiac, and Neurology- just to name a few! As a part of inpatient team of skilled Dietitians and Diet Technicians, you will provide quality nutrition care to hospitalized patients. We love our team of innovative and compassion clinicians and know you will too! Working Hours: 40 hours within a 2-week pay period with flexible scheduling and start time, rotating weekends and holidays Responsibilities: Performs nutrition screening of patients and accurately assesses nutrition risk levels per established criteria. Provide direct patient care using Medical Nutrition Therapy to assess patients and develop goals and a plan of care. Provide appropriate nutrition education. Assists with the education, mentoring, and training of dietetic students/intern and new associates. Accountable as nutrition liaison/expert to assigned units & participate as a member of interdisciplinary committees and projects. Participate in department Quality Process Improvement activities. Qualifications: BS in Nutrition/Dietetics - Dietetics Tract OR Associates Degree, completion of DTR exam required within 3 months of hire. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: For associate degree, DTR required. Completion of 5-10 CEU annually/50 CEU every 5 years. Act 34 UPMC provides a comprehensive benefits package, with a focus on physical, mental, and financial health. Additional Perks: Reimbursement of CDR renewal fees, if applicable Position qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Please see https://studentaid.gov/pslf/ for additional information regarding qualification. Paid conference days. Tuition Assistance. Competitive PTO accrual. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Dietetic Technician performs nutrition screenings, assesses patient risk levels, and develops nutrition care plans using Medical Nutrition Therapy. They also provide patient education and participate in interdisciplinary committees and quality improvement initiatives.