On-Call Diet Technician, Hospital Nutrition Care

HonorHealth; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

HonorHealth Shea Medical Center in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking an On-Call Diet Technician to support clinical nutrition services. Under the direction of registered dietitians, you will provide nutrition care, screen patients, assess status, and help develop and implement care plans.

Responsibilities include documenting in medical records, educating patients and families, and participating in multidisciplinary conferences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition or Associates Degree in Dietetics with ADA Registration as Dietetic Technician is required.
• 2 years in acute care medical facility - preferred; 6 months in healthcare setting - required.
• Bilingual English and Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Generates nutrition screening reports and assesses patient needs.
• Develops and implements a nutrition care plan.
• Documents nutrition care in the patient medical record.
• Monitors and evaluates nutrition status and progress toward goals.
• Provides nutrition education to patients and families prior to hospital discharge.
• Initiates calorie counts and documents nutrition analysis.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary patient care conferences.

Skills

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition

Associates Degree in Dietetics with ADA Registration

ADA Registration as Dietetic Technician

Job description

HonorHealth Shea Medical Center in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking an On-Call Diet Technician to support clinical nutrition services. Under the direction of registered dietitians, you will provide nutrition care, screen patients, assess status, and help develop and implement care plans.

Responsibilities include documenting in medical records, educating patients and families, and participating in multidisciplinary conferences.