Dietetic Technician Registered - Comprehensive Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Program and Com[...]

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Dietetic Technician to assess patients' nutritional needs and provide education. Responsibilities include developing nutrition care plans, monitoring patient progress, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.

The ideal candidate will hold an Associate's Degree in Nutrition and be DTR certified or eligible. Experience in a clinical pediatric setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• DTR certification or Registration Eligible with exam completion within 3 months of hire required.
• Experience as a dietetic technician preferred.
• Clinical pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional needs of patients by reviewing medical records and conducting interviews.
• Develop and implement nutrition care plans based on patient needs.
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting care plans as needed.
• Provide nutrition education to patients and families.

Skills

Highly proficient technical skills

Ability to work accurately and efficiently in various organizational systems

Education

Associate's Degree in Nutrition

Job description

Job Description Summary

Screens patient medical records for nutritional risk factors and assessment needs, obtains clinical information, and provides nutritional care, basic dietary instructions, and general nutrition education.

Essential Functions

• Assesses nutritional needs of patients by reviewing medical records and conducting interviews.
• Develops and implements nutrition care plans based on patient needs and medical conditions.
• Monitors and evaluates patient progress, adjusting nutrition care plans as needed.
• Provides nutrition education to patients and their families.
• Maintains accurate and complete patient records.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Education Requirement

Associate's Degree in Nutrition from an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) approved program, required.

Licensure Requirement

Not specified.

Certifications

Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR) or Registration Eligible with completion of exam within 3 months of hire, required.

Skills

• Highly proficient technical skills.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently in various organizational systems.

Experience

• Experience as a dietetic technician, preferred.
• Clinical pediatric experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements

• OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting/Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Peripheral vision, Pushing/Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel
• FREQUENTLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Depth perception, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting, Standing, Walking
• CONTINUOUSLY: Computer skills, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use
• Additional Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above: Talking on phone/in person - frequently

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet