Nutrition Tech Part Time (15 hrs/ week)

Dolly Parton Children's Hospital; Knoxville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Dolly Parton Children's Hospital is seeking a Nutrition Tech for part-time 15 hours per week in Knoxville. The role supports infant formula preparation, diet office tasks, tray line operations, and clerical duties under supervision of a Registered Dietitian.

The candidate will assist with modified diets, ensure formula safety, and coordinate with the Clinical Dietitian and nutrition team to meet patient needs. Excellent communication and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Dietetic Technician or Registered Dietitian preferred.
• Registered Dietetic Technician by the CDR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Food Service Supervisor in patient trayline, food production, modified diets, and with direction from the Clinical Dietitian.
• Prepare infant formulas following hospital HACCP guidelines and deliver to patient unit refrigerators; return unused formulas from the previous day.
• Sterilize formulas as requested and complete lab requisitions; take samples to the lab for culture.
• Plan menus and snacks with patients’ families per diet restrictions and allergies/intolerances.
• Interact professionally with health care team; communicate needed modifications to dietary regimen; document in medical record.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Dietetic Technician or RD preferred

Job description

## Nutrition Tech Part Time (15 hrs/ week)Apply: Knoxville, TN: Part time: Posted Yesterday: JR103822# **BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB**Assists the Food Service Supervisors in meeting patient needs in the areas of infant formula preparation, diet office, tray line, and department clerical needs. May assist the Clinical Dietitian when requested in meeting patient care needs under supervision of the Registered Dietitian. # **REPORTS TO*** Clinical Nutrition Manager # **JOB REQUIREMENTS****Supervisory Responsibilities:** No**Minimum Education:** High school diploma / GED required.**Degree:** Dietic Technician or Registered Dietitian preferred.**License/Certification Required:** Registered Dietetic Technician by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) preferred.**Minimum Work Experience:** 1 year food service or other nutrition-related experience. # **REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES*** Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written,) MS office skills, computer skills, ability to work with all staff, families and providers, customer service focused. # **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*** Assists the Food Service Supervisor in food production area with patient trayline, snacks, and parent meals, as well as assistance with modified diets and contacts the Clinical Dietitian for direction if needed.* Prepares infant formulas following hospital and HACCP guidelines. Delivers to patient unit refrigerators and return unused formulas from the previous day.* Sterilizes formulas as requested.* Completes lab requisitions accurately and takes samples to the lab to be cultured.* Plans menus and snacks with patients’ families in accordance with diet restrictions, patient preferences and allergies/intolerances.* Interacts in a polite and collaborative manner with other members of the health care team as necessary to determine the patient’s condition and to determine if modifications are needed in the dietary regimen.* Communicates appropriate information to others.* Works as a team with other food and nutrition staff for better patient care and overall departmental planning.* Demonstrates teamwork and the spirit of cooperation.* Willingly accepts any other assignment that may be requested.* Maintains accurate and timely inventory within responsibility.* Utilizes hospital resources and time respectfully and accountably. Manages time efficiently and is always contributing while on the job.* Under the direction of the Clinical Dietitian, provides nutrition education and simple diet instructions as assigned. Clearly documents in the medical record. # **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*** Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.* Medium lifting, pushing and pulling is required for 20-50 lbs occasionally, 10-20 pounds frequently and 10 lbs constantly to move objects. Sudden emergency situations have the potential for exposure for lifting or moving of up to 100 lbs. Frequent bending, walking, sitting, squatting, reaching, and standing are required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.