NICU Clinical Diet Tech

14400 Utah Valley Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Clinical Diet Tech in Provo, Utah, to support nutrition care under the supervision of an RDN. You will gather data, analyze nutrition information, and help implement care plans in a clinical setting.

The role involves 12 hours per week, rotating holidays/weekends, with no graveyard or evening shifts. Experience in healthcare or nutrition coursework is preferred, and knowledge of nutrient analysis software is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience 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 coursework, preferred.
• Experience with nutrient analysis software, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect nutrition screening information and manage nutrition tasks for techs and dietitians.
• Complete nutrition data gathering and analysis.
• Perform calorie counts.
• Document patient information in the electronic health record as established by protocol.
• Interact and problem solve with clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Provide patient and community nutrition care and education under RDN direction.
• Perform functions in NICU under RDN direction.
• Participate in department quality improvement projects.
• Provide excellent customer service in all interactions.
• Complete business functions as established by department.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Math skills

Accuracy

Reasoning and logic

Interpersonal communication

Computer Literacy

Education

Healthcare setting experience

Nutrition-related coursework

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 Specifics

Pay Rate: Based on Experience

Shift Details: Part-Time (12hrs/wk). Rotating holidays and weekends. No graves or evenings.

Essential Functions

• Collects 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.

Skills

• Detail-oriented
• Math skills
• Accuracy
• Reasoning and logic
• Interpersonal communication
• Computer Literacy

Qualifications

• Experience 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 Requirements

Ongoing 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

Utah Valley Clinic
Work City: Provo
Work State: Utah

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 12

Hourly Rate

Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$18.94 - $24.62

Company Overview

Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery.

Benefits

We 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. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

Career Development

Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more.

Recruitment Process

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Equal Opportunity

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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