Nutrition Tech Part Time (15 hrs/ week)

01 ETCH East Tennessee Children's Hospital Association, Inc.; United States; Presencial; USD 32 000 - 52 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital is seeking a Nutrition Services Assistant to support patient care in the clinical nutrition department. You will assist with infant formula preparation, tray line work, diet office tasks, and clerical duties under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian.

Under the Clinical Dietitian, you will help prepare formulas, deliver to units, assist with modified diets, and document in the medical record. The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and HACCP adherence.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Dietetic Technician or Registered Dietitian preferred.
• CDR-registered Dietetic Technician preferred.
• Minimum 1 year in food service or nutrition-related role.

Responsabilidades

• Assist the Food Service Supervisor in patient trayline, snacks, and modified diets.
• Prepare infant formulas per hospital and HACCP guidelines.
• Deliver formulas to patient units and return unused formulas from the day prior.
• Complete lab requisitions and submit samples for culture.
• Plan menus and snacks with families within dietary restrictions.
• Document in the medical record and communicate with the care team.

Conhecimentos

Communication

MS Office

Teamwork

Customer service

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Dietetic Technician or Registered Dietitian preferred

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.

Come work where you can make a difference every day.

OUR COMPANY CULTURE

At Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, care is at the CORE of who we are. We are comprised of team members who live out our core values of Compassion, Ownership, Respect, and Excellence. We support each other by fostering a culture of team engagement that creates moments that matter – every interaction, every time.

Compassion – We imagine what others are going through, work to alleviate suffering and create joy whenever possible.

Ownership – We take pride in our work, act with integrity, and feel personal responsibility for achieving our mission.

Respect – We listen, understand, and communicate openly and politely. We recognize our diverse strengths.

Excellence – We set high standards for performance in delivering the safest patient care.

We give extraordinary and meaningful experiences to our patients, their families, team members, and the community we serve.