Diet Technician, Per Diem

Dietetic Technician

Site: The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation

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Job Summary

Responsible to assist the dietitian in the provision of nutrition services to a broad patient population. This includes appropriate meals, between meal nourishments, and special formulas required by each individual patient.

Essential Functions

Provides nutrition assessment of patients

Provides diet counseling to patients which includes education, discharge information, tracking, menu selection, etc.

Assesses patient calorie counts, % of food consumed by patient, conducts meal round, diet restriction monitoring, etc.

Maintains pertinent records

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? Yes

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Dietetics preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials: Dietetic Technician, Registered [DTR] preferred

Experience: Dietician experience with multiple patient populations 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Good communication skills. High level of service delivery. Attention to detail. Computer proficiency.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements: Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

300 First Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$18.30 - $26.58/Hourly

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