Clinical Diet Technician

Intermountain Healthcare; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Intermountain Health Lehi is seeking a part-time Clinical Diet Tech to support nutrition care under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) in a clinical setting. The role involves collecting nutrition screening information, performing data gathering and calorie counts, and documenting in the EHR.

You will collaborate with clinical staff, patients and families to implement appropriate nutrition care plans and participate in NICU tasks when required, contributing to

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting or completion of nutrition-related college level coursework preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collects nutrition screening information and manages nutrition tasks for techs and dietitians.
• Completes nutrition data gathering and analysis.
• Performs calorie counts and documents patient information in the EHR.
• Interacts with clinical staff, patients and families to support nutrition care under the RDN.
• Performs NICU functions under the direction of the RDN.
• Participates in quality improvement projects.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Math skills

Accuracy

Reasoning and logic

Interpersonal communication

Computer literacy

Tools

Nutrient analysis software

Job description

Job Description:The Clinical Diet Tech provides nutrition care and support to patients under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) in the clinical setting. This position interacts with clinical staff, patients, and family members to collect, analyze, and document patient nutrition information. The Clinical Diet Tech partners with the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to help create and implement appropriate nutrition care plans.Posting SpecificsPay Rate: Based on ExperienceShift Details: Part-Time (7 hrs/wk). The shifts will be ~ 3 hours, Sun-Sat, rotating into weekends and holidays. Shifts start at 6:15am.Additional Details: Location of LEHI main with SLC as occasional secondary.Essential FunctionsC ollects nutrition screening information and manages nutrition tasks for techs and dietitians.Completes nutrition data gathering and analysis.Performs calorie counts.Documents patient information in the electronic health record as established by protocol.Interacts and problem solves with clinical and non-clinical staff.Provides patient and the community with nutrition care and education, under the direction of RDN.Performs various functions in the NICU under the direction of RDN.Participates in department continuous quality improvement projects.Provides exceptional customer service in all customer interactions.Completes business functions as established by department.SkillsDetail-orientedMath skillsAccuracyReasoning and logicInterpersonal communicationComputer LiteracyQualificationsExperience in a role requiring effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.Demonstrated attention to detail, organizational and decision-making ability.Experience using word processing, spreadsheet, internet and e-mail applications.Demonstrated advanced math skills.Experience transcribing information quickly and accurately.Experience in a healthcare setting or completion of nutrition-related college level course work, preferred.Experience with nutrient analysis software, preferred.Physical RequirementsOngoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, etc.Physical RequirementsOngoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, etc.Location:Intermountain Health Primary Childrens Hospital, Primary Childrens at LehiWork City:LehiWork State:UtahScheduled Weekly Hours:7The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$18.94 - $24.62We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. 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