Diet Technician 2*
Company: Loma Linda University Health
Location: Loma Linda
Posted on: March 16, 2023
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Job Description:
CH: Clinical Nutrition - (Unscheduled, Variable Shift) -
Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of
Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility,
integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.
The Dietetic Technician 2 job functions may include inpatient care
and/or Milk Lab preparations. Reviews medical records for criteria
for referral to a Dietitian for consult or nutrition assessment,
monitors for changes in nutritional status during admission,
provides patients on a specialized diet program the opportunity to
select menu items, assures that nutritional restrictions and food
preferences have been met, and completes nutrient intake analysis
reports. Assists with counseling patients and family members on
basic medical nutrition therapy per approved protocols and under
the supervision of a Dietitian. Accurately calculates and prepares
milk and formula mixtures with aseptic technique. Participates in
weekend and/or holiday rotation. Perform other duties as
assigned.
Associate's Degree in Dietetics, Foods, or Nutrition required.
Bachelor's Degree in Foods or Nutrition preferred. Minimum one year
of clinical nutrition experience preferred. Dietetic Technician,
Registered (DTR) certification required.
Knowledge of nutritional food values, meal planning and therapeutic
menu processes. Handling/gripping, speed movements, fine dexterity,
writing and speaking skills necessary for the job, able to operate
calculator, computer, typewriter, copy machines, fax machine and
telephone. Able to read; write legibly, and speak in English with
professional quality; use computer and software programs necessary
to the position; troubleshoot and calibrate equipment. Must be able
to relate and communicate positively, effectively and
professionally with others; collaborating and accepting direction;
lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; able to work calmly and
respond courteously when under pressure, display a positive and
professional demeanor to patients, family members, and co-workers;
able to be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing
policies. Ability to speak and write in English fluently. Ability
to speak Spanish desirable. Able to manage multiple assignments
simultaneously; make judgments; make and follow through on plans;
reasoning and problem solving skills, organize and prioritize
workload, pay close attention to detail, recall information with
accuracy; perform basic math functions; work independently with
minimal supervision; work well under pressure Able to distinguish
colors and smells as necessary for patient care; hear sufficiently
for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify
and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place; see
adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written
documents necessary to position; discern temperature variances
through touch.
Additional Information
Compensation
US Dollar (USD)
21.35
US Dollar (USD)
30.18
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