Nutrition Technician: Mentored Role in High-Acuity Care

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance up to $5,000/year

Clarkson College discount 35%

Educational opportunities with covered

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Nutrition Technician to provide patient-focused nutrition care under the supervision of a Nutrition Therapist. You will manage enteral tube feeding operations, including inventory, order processing, delivery, retrieval and patient billing in a high-acuity setting.

The role offers opportunities to mentor and collaborate with Nutrition Therapists and an interdisciplinary team, with full-time/part-time shifts and weekend coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Communication skills (written and verbal; individual and group interaction) required.
• Organizational skills (ability to multi-task; attention to detail; time management) required.
• Customer service skills required.
• Problem solving skills required.
• Math skills required.
• Computer experience (Word; Excel; email; intranet/internet navigation) required.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition care services for patients under the supervision of the Nutrition Therapist.
• Manage the enteral tube feeding operation, including inventory, order processing, delivery, retrieval and patient billing.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Math skills

Computer experience

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in nutrition dietetics (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email

Intranet/internet navigation

Job description

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Nutrition Technician to provide patient-focused nutrition care under the supervision of a Nutrition Therapist. You will manage enteral tube feeding operations, including inventory, order processing, delivery, retrieval and patient billing in a high-acuity setting.

The role offers opportunities to mentor and collaborate with Nutrition Therapists and an interdisciplinary team, with full-time/part-time shifts and weekend coverage as needed.