NUTRITION & DIETETICS TECH

UNM HOSPITALS; Monte Largo Hills (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UNM Hospitals in New Mexico seeks a Dietetics Technician to provide medical nutrition therapy to patients while ensuring adherence to hospital policies. The role involves collaboration with the Food and Nutrition department to develop care plans and support nutrition care improvement initiatives.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree (or higher in a related discipline) and credentials as Nutrition and Dietetic Tech Registered or within 1 year; RD Technician credentials are also noted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in related discipline or within 36 months
• No minimum experience required
• Nutrition and Dietetic Tech Registered or within 1 year
• Registered Dietetic Technician

Responsibilities

• COMPLIANCE - Adhere to departmental policies, quality, safety and regulatory standards
• IMPROVE - Participate in nutrition care performance improvement activities
• REVIEW - Complete limited assessments and refer to Clinical Dietitians as needed
• PATIENT CARE - Develop care plan; monitor and evaluate patient care
• MENU - Oversee menu preparation, distribution and collection
• EDUCATION - Provide information to patients regarding diet and menu interactions
• INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS - Maintain effective relationships with patients and staff
• RELATED WORK - Perform related duties as required

Skills

Nutrition Therapy

Interpersonal relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Related discipline or within 36 months

Job description

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: Food and Nutrition - UH

FTE: 1.00
Full Time
Shift: Days

Position Summary:
Provide medical nutrition therapy to patients. Ensures adherence to Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures. No patient care assignment.

• COMPLIANCE - Adhere and ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards, JCAHO and other regulatory agency requirements
• IMPROVE - Participate in nutrition care performance improvement activities
• REVIEW - Complete limited assessments according to established criteria and refer patients to Clinical Dietitians as needed
• PATIENT CARE - Develop care plan; monitor and evaluate patient care
• MENU - Oversee menu preparation, distribution and collection
• EDUCATION - Provide information to patients regarding diet, food/drug interactions and menu
• INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS - Establish and maintain effective interpersonal business relationships with patients, visitors, physicians and all Hospitals personnel
• RELATED WORK - Perform related duties and responsibilities as required

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree
• or Higher in Related Discipline or w/in 36 Months

Experience:

• No minimum experience required
• No preferred experience

Credentials:

• Nutrition and Dietetic Tech Registered or within 1 year
• Registered Dietetic Technician

Physical Conditions:

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Working conditions:

• No or min hazard, physical risk, office environment