Pediatric Nutrition Technician - Hands-on Care & Diet Support

Allina Health; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Allina Health in Saint Paul, MN is seeking a Diet Technician to support pediatric nutrition. You will assist in the Nutrition Services department, screening and assessing patients, preparing infant formulas and enteral feedings, and documenting diet orders to ensure accurate meal service and patient care.

You will collaborate with dietitians, nurses, and families, maintaining quality assurance and helping with nutrition risk screening and calculations as part of the care team.

Qualifications

• Requires CADE-accredited dietary education or progress toward degree.
• 0-2 years of diet technician experience.
• Preferred: 2-5 years in a diet office as a diet clerk.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the service of food and nutritional programs in Nutrition Services.
• Provides screening and nutritional assessment for Children’s Hospital patients and works with patients, dietitians, and nursing staff to ensure patients receive accurate meal service, infant formula and enteral nutrition.
• Processes and maintains patient diet orders, menus, and related nutrition information/records.
• Screens Children’s Hospital patients for nutrition risk.
• Provides patient calorie count calculations.
• Calculates and prepares infant formulas and assembles enteral/tube feedings.
• Works with patients, nursing, and dietitians to resolve patient nutrition related issues.
• Documents all necessary dietary and patient information accordingly.
• Maintains a high level of patient satisfaction and quality assurance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate's or Vocational degree in Dietetics CADE

Two years towards a four-year degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Job description

Allina Health in Saint Paul, MN is seeking a Diet Technician to support pediatric nutrition. You will assist in the Nutrition Services department, screening and assessing patients, preparing infant formulas and enteral feedings, and documenting diet orders to ensure accurate meal service and patient care.

You will collaborate with dietitians, nurses, and families, maintaining quality assurance and helping with nutrition risk screening and calculations as part of the care team.