• Dietetic Technician II

    UPMC (Pittsburgh, PA)


    Purpose:

    Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary Patient Care Team to provide nutrition related expertise and education to meet the needs of a diverse patient population.

    Responsibilities:

    + If required, edits menus accurately in accordance to diet order, preferences, age specific needs, and the Diet Manual guidelines.

    + Assists with the education, mentoring, and training of dietetic students/intern and new associates.

    + Lead one department inservice/initiative/professional contribution through to completion annually with the ability to actively endorse evidence based practice.

    + Performs nutrition screening of patients and accurately assess nutrition risk levels per established criteria.

    + Provide appropriate basic nutrition education based upon patient/family learning needs and abilities.

    + Plans menus and nourishments with patients to meet individual nutrition care needs in accordance with diet order, patient preferences, and allergies/intolerances, keeping patient satisfaction as a priority.

    + Serves as a liaison between patient food service and clinical nutrition to optimize patient care and patient satisfaction.

    + Appropriately addresses food and nutrition service issues and effectively resolves in a timely manner; anticipates service problems and proactively seeks to implement effective solutions.

    + Provide ongoing direct patient care to include nutrition assessment, plans and evaluating outcomes.

    + Participate in department-based Quality Process Improvement activities.

    + If required, assume the responsibilities of the Diet Clerk

    + The hours/shifts for this position are Monday through Friday with rotating weekends and holidays.

    + This position has a flexible start time and requires 20 hours a week.

     

    BS in Nutrition/Dietetics (must have completed a degree in the dietetics tract) with minimum of 1 year clinical nutrition experience. OR Associate Degree with 1 years clinical nutrition experience as a registered dietetic technician (DTR).Skills Analytical skills to assess, plan and evaluate outcomes. Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with a diverse population and collaborate in a team environment. Strong knowledge base of diet and related medical nutrition therapies. Sound nutrition education and counseling skills.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

    For Associate Degree, CDR registration required

    + Act 34

     

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran