Dietetic Technician - Nutrition Care & Patient Education

Akron Children's Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a full-time Dietetic Technician to deliver food and nutrition services to patients. This role involves nutrition screening, documentation, and developing care plans under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian. The ideal candidate has an Associate's degree, relevant experience, and certification as a Dietetic Technician, Registered. Key skills include collaboration with healthcare staff and proficiency in MS Office. This position requires onsite presence in Akron, Ohio.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Certification: Dietetic Technician, Registered required or obtained within 6 months of hire date.
• 1 year of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screens patients for nutritional risk according to established standards.
• Documents results of screening and provides nutrition follow up.
• Collaborates with patient food service and nutrition staff.

Skills

Nutrition screening

Patient education

Collaboration with healthcare staff

Education

Associate's degree

Dietetic Technician, Registered certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a full-time Dietetic Technician to deliver food and nutrition services to patients. This role involves nutrition screening, documentation, and developing care plans under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian. The ideal candidate has an Associate's degree, relevant experience, and certification as a Dietetic Technician, Registered. Key skills include collaboration with healthcare staff and proficiency in MS Office. This position requires onsite presence in Akron, Ohio.