Diet Technician-20 hr days

Winchester Hospital; Winchester (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare facility in Winchester, Massachusetts, is seeking a part-time health care provider to manage patient meals and provide nutrition counseling. Ideal candidates will hold an Associate's degree in Nutrition or have relevant clinical experience. The role requires effective communication skills and basic computer proficiency. Schedule includes 20 hours per week with weekend and holiday rotation.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English; basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Completes menus with patients according to dietary needs.
• Delivers meals accurately and timely to patients.
• Provides clinical nutrition counseling to patients.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety of food in unit kitchens.
• Provides nutrition counseling to patients and educates on food options per medical requirements.
• Maintains clean, safe kitchen areas and proper stock rotation; records temperatures.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Basic computer skills

Education

Associates Degree in Nutrition

50% completion towards a BS in Nutrition

2 years clinical experience as a diet tech

Job description

Overview

Winchester Hospital is a 5x Magnet designated, Top Massachusetts recognized 223-bed regional hospital that is the leading provider of comprehensive health care services in the northwest suburban Boston area.

Job Type: Regular

Time Type: Part time

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Schedule

20 hours/week, including weekend and holiday rotation

Responsibilities

• Completes the menus with patient, in accordance to food allergies, ethnic/cultural issues, food preference, tolerance, and nutritional plan as determined by the dietitian.
• Delivers accurate and timely meals to the patient according to the prescribed diet order per department standards.
• Sets up and feed patients as needed.
• Completes clinical documentation using the computerized system and/or Kardex system as appropriate.
• Provides patients with clinical nutrition counseling, recommends food selection and educates patient on food options based on their medical requirements per department standards.
• Retrieves full food carts/trucks from the kitchen and delivers to patient floors.
• Carries trays to patients to deliver accurate and timely meals according to the prescribed diet order per department standards.
• Addresses patient’s personalized request by working with the kitchen and/or dietitian in an effort to accommodate patients.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety of food in unit kitchens by stocking according to needs of the unit, rotating stock to avoid expired food. Records daily temperatures of unit’s fridge and freezer.
• Checks patient trays in tray line and assist in the kitchen with tray production.
• Gathers Quality Assurance data (daily/weekly/monthly) to ensure documentation meets department standards.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment to enhance patient satisfaction and a culture of safety.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

Required: Associates Degree in Nutrition, 50% successful completion towards a BS in Nutrition, and/or 2 years clinical experience as a diet tech.

Preferred: Prior patient contact and food service experience.

Other Skills/Knowledge

Required: For safety and quality reasons, must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English with patients, visitors, and fellow members of the hospital team. Basic computer skills.

Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) is an integrated health system dedicated to creating healthier communities — one person at a time — through seamless care and ground-breaking science, driven by excellence, innovation and equity.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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