Nutritional Feeding Technician

Akron Children's Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated part-time Nutrition Technician to support patient feeding programs. In this role, you will calculate, prepare, and deliver specialized infant and pediatric formulas while ensuring adherence to food safety regulations. You'll collaborate with healthcare teams to manage feeding orders and assist in inventory management. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact patient care positively while working in a supportive environment focused on quality improvement. If you have a passion for nutrition and excellent communication skills, this role could be a perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associates Degree preferred.
• NDTR certification and ServSafe preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and delivers patient feedings per established protocols.
• Communicates effectively with medical team regarding feeding orders.
• Maintains sanitation in preparation and storage areas.

Skills

Mathematics and computation skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer service

Effective communication (written and verbal)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

EHR software

Job description

Part-Time

Variable Schedule

Summary:

Calculates, prepares, delivers and monitors specialized infant formula, modulated infant or pediatric formulas, human milk, tube feedings and medical nutrition supplements. Answers room service calls, process diet orders and take patient and family food selections for meals; assists in selecting appropriate foods for diet and age. Adheres to all food safety and sanitation regulations and standards established by regulatory agencies and Akron Children's Hospital. Performs inventory management, operates feeding preparation equipment, maintains sanitation in the feeding preparation room(s), performs quality improvement activities, completes temperature/sanitization records and communicates information through various telecommunication modes.

Responsibilities:

1. Prepares and delivers patient feedings per recipe, registered dietitian nutritionist (RD, RDN) instruction and established protocols.
2. Uses clinical information systems (including EHR) to update patient human milk, formula, tube feeding and supplement orders, print labels and generate production lists.
3. Communicates effectively with DTR, RDN or Manager, medical team and patient care areas regarding issues with feeding orders, human milk/formula/tube feeding storage or administration.
4. Maintains sanitation in preparation and storage areas. Ensures sanitation of supplies and equipment. Prepares feedings using aseptic technique.
5. Assists with product inventory in preparation space and patient care areas throughout the organization.
6. Participates in Quality Improvement activities.
7. May answer room service calls, process diet orders and take patient and family food selections for meals; assists in selecting appropriate foods for diet and age.
8. Other duties as required.

Other information:

Technical Experience

1. Proficiency in math and computation skills is required
2. Strong problem-solving skills is essential
3. Experience in Customer Service and effective communication, both written and verbal, is essential
4. Experience in healthcare is preferred
5. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook Excel, Word] or similar software is required. Experience with HER software is preferred.

Education and Experience

1. Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Associates Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or related field is preferred.
2. Nutrition and dietetics technician, registered (NDTR) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration is preferred.
3. Certification: ServSafe is preferred
4. Years of relevant experience: 0-2 years is preferred.
5. Years of experience supervising: None

Part Time

FTE: 0.250000

Status: Onsite