Nutrition Technician (PRN | As Needed)

Children's National Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 39,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Nutrition Technician for PRN (as needed) positions. You will be responsible for preparing, translating, and delivering specialized diets and infant formulas according to department protocols. Candidates must have a High School Diploma and three years of relevant experience, with skills in basic calculations and IT data entry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related healthcare experience required.
• Capability to communicate professionally with customers.
• Ability to enter data accurately and follow diet protocols.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver patient diets and formulas accurately.
• Maintain patient Food and Nutrition records and kardex.
• Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Basic calculations

Translate written instructions

Measure micro and macro levels

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

A.A. (Preferred)

Job description

Job Description - Nutrition Technician (PRN | As Needed) (250001FV)

Job Description

Nutrition Technician (PRN | As Needed) - ( 250001FV )

Description

Description The Nutrition Technician will be responsible for accurate preparation, translation and delivery of special formulas/supplements/trays according to the department policies and procedures. Will be responsible for the maintenance of patient Food and Nutrition records, kardex and logs for order accuracy using current Information technology and act as the source of current patient diet order status. Answer patient foodservice phone and documents all request.

Qualifications

Qualifications Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
A.A. (Preferred)

Minimum Work Experience
3 years Related healthcare, foodservice experience (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Basic calculations (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication).
Ability to translate written instructions and numeric formulas into special diet products and/or infant formulas.
Ability to accurately measure micro and macro levels of special products, using scale and other measuring tools.
Ability to perform basic information Technology data entry and print functions.

Functional Accountabilities
Professionalism

• Polite and professional attitude to all customers.

• Communicate pertinent information to Supervisor/Manager or Director.

Nutrition Service

• Receive and maintain accurate and current orders for patient meal service or formulas utilizing CNMC information systems.

• Prepare, review and correct patient menus and adhere to the principles of special diets.

• Prepare and deliver infant formula and special supplements according to RD approved formula and/or department standards.

• Prepare patient listing with accurate diet/formula information and special instructions for department Patient Service staff per approved department standards.

• Maintain patient information in kardex, logbook and/or IT systems from Nutrition Technician and ask appropriate clarification of patient orders.

• Inventory special food items, menus and other related resources; communicate needs to appropriate supervisor/manager.

Productivity

• Enter applicable data on floor stock and nourishment usage; print daily/weekly reports per department guidelines accurately and timely.

• Collect data for Performance Improvement processes, as requested.

Safety and Sanitation

• Comply with maintenance of safety and sanitation standards of the department, institution and regulatory agencies.

• Maintain integrity, cleanliness and operational safety of meal delivery cart system according to HACCP standards.

Office Support

• Answer department phone and keep appropriate log information; respond to voice mail per department guidelines.

Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment/Identification

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior

• Partner with all team members to achieve goals

• Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment

• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change

• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes

• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

• Use resources efficiently

• Search for less costly ways of doing things

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance

• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation

• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation

• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication

• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers

• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

Primary Location

Primary Location

: District of Columbia-Washington

Work Locations

Work Locations

: CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010

Job

Organization

Position Status : R (Regular) - O - PRN

Shift : Variable

Work Schedule : PRN

Job Posting

Full-Time Salary Range

Full-Time Salary Range

: 39062.4 - 76502.4

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Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.