Dietetic Technician Registered - Comprehensive Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Program and Complex Health Care

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a Dietetic Technician or Nutrition professional to screen patient medical records for nutritional risk factors and provide care plans, education, and ongoing monitoring. The role emphasizes accurate documentation and collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure comprehensive pediatric nutrition services.

Required are an AND-approved associate degree in nutrition and Dietetic Technician Registered with exam completion within 3 months of

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Nutrition from an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) approved program is required.
• Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR) or Registration Eligible with completion of exam within 3 months of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Technical skills

Organizational systems

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nutrition (AND approved)

Job description

Overview:

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.

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

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”