Health Technician (Dietetic)

Duties

Assess patient need for supplemental feedings based on medical condition and diet tolerance.

Record screening data, nutrition assessments and plans education provided to patient, as well as recommendations in patients' charts.

Perform bulk nourishment quality assurance (QA) checks and monitors ward refrigerators for appropriate stocking and compliance and reports results to supervisory dietitian.

Monitor patient eating problems and discusses them with nursing personnel to gain insight.

Collaborate with other health care team providers (doctors, nurses, paraprofessionals, etc.) to ensure accuracy and timeliness of nutritional care provided.

Review diet orders and updates food preferences and supplements in computerized cardex on a regular basis.

Provide counseling for drug nutrient interactions and basic diet counseling as directed by the dietitian.

Perform patient tray quality assurance(QA) checks to assess temperature, accuracy, appearance and timeliness of meal service and reports results to supervisory dietitian.

Evaluate accuracy of tray assembly and nourishment planning procedures by checking with patients and ward staff for any problems that may arise with quality meal service.