Dietetics Tech

This position is responsible for screening all new admits assessing patients at-risk for malnutrition and providing ongoing monitoring and follow-up of all low- and at-risk patients. The dietetic technician registered (DTR) participates in quality improvement initiatives at the direction of Clinical Nutrition leadership and the dietitian. Demonstrates knowledge of Medical Nutrition Therapy across the adult life span including the ability to provide education to patients/caregivers as indicated based on medical history and current clinical the abilitytoassess data reflective of the patients nutritional status and appropriately interpret information relative to the patients age-specific needs. Proficient computer skills necessary for daily tasks.

Enrollment in or completion of: An approved Dietetic Technology Consortium Program at an accreditedcollegeoruniversitythroughtheAccreditationCouncilforEducationinNutritionand Dietetics (ACEND);

ORanapprovedNutritionorDieteticsBachelorsProgramatanaccreditedcollegeoruniversity through the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) within one year of hire date must pass the national registration examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

Mustcompletecontinuingprofessionaleducationalrequirementstomaintainregistration.

Musthavegoodinterpersonalskillsandathoroughunderstandingoftherapeutic dietseither through coursework or on-the-job training and experience.

CertificationasaDietetic TechnicianRegisteredbytheCommission on Dietetic Registration within 1 year after accepting Tech-Dietetic position.