Diet Technician
Shift: Day Shift
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Start Time: 8:00 AM / 8:30 AM
Pay Rate: $20 - $22/hr.
Job Summary
Provides clinical nutrition support to dietitians and nutrition staff by performing patient nutrition screenings, monitoring dietary intake, assisting with nutrition education, and supporting formula preparation.
The role involves working with patients across all age groups, including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, and adults.
Key Responsibilities
- Screen and rescreen patients for nutrition risks according to established hospital guidelines.
- Document screening results in medical records and refer patients to dietitians when needed.
- Perform nutrient intake analysis and calculate nutritional requirements.
- Initiate and monitor calorie count studies as requested by dietitians or physicians.
- Educate patients and families on recording daily food and oral intake.
- Communicate nutrition-related concerns and patient needs to dietitians and interdisciplinary teams.
- Assist with nutrition care coordination, including formula and dietary product requirements.
- Help patients with menu selections based on modified diets.
- Provide nutrition education related to formula preparation, food-drug interactions, and modified diets.
- Assist with formula preparation and formula room responsibilities while following infection control guidelines.
- Conduct routine audits of formula preparation records to ensure accuracy.
- Participate in departmental meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and policy reviews.
- Maintain nutrition-related educational materials and clinical resources.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Knowledge of nutrition, dietetics, and infant, pediatric, and adult formulas.
- Proficiency in nutritional calculations to support formula preparation and patient education.
- Ability to provide age-appropriate care across all age groups, from neonates to adults.
- Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheets, and nutrition software.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with dietitians and interdisciplinary medical teams.
Schedule Details
- Day shift.
- Monday–Friday.
- Start time: 8:00 AM or 8:30 AM.