Dietetic Tech

Full time and Part time option available

Summary:

Provides nutrition care services for patients/clients to address prevention and treatment of acute and chronic diseases and conditions and the promotion of overall health and wellness in conjunction with the registered dietitian nutritionist and other providers of direct patient care. Participates in enteral feeding preparation by adhering to aseptic technique when producing specialty formula and human milk mixtures for patient consumption. Adheres to standards of food safety and sanitation best practices for formula and human milk preparation in a hospital setting regulatory standards departmental and hospital policies and procedures in the execution of assigned duties.

Responsibilities:

Patient Care

Completes nutrition assessments of patients within scope of practice of Dietetic TechnicianRegistered based on screening and documentation guidelines.

Implements and monitors nutritional interventions assigned by the RDN to meet the nutritional needs of patients

Estimates nutritional intakes of patients. Calculates and documents calorie counts as requested. Assists RDs with data collection as needed.

Identifies patients in need of indepth assessment by RD and transfers care appropriately.

Instructs patients (and/or families as appropriate) on restricted/special diets or special formulas. Refers for outpatient followup as necessary.

Is knowledgeable regarding nutritional content sources and use of commercial supplements tube feeding infant formula and feeding modulars (fat protein carbohydrate vitamins and minerals).

Inputs data from outpatient diet records on computer for analysis to be completed by outpatient dietitian. Maintain updates and enter new items in Food Processor.

Provides education about nutrition and lactation including but not limited to assembly cleaning and maintenance of breast pump equipment special diet education formula/modified human milk education.

Enteral Feeding Production and Human Milk Management

Prepares portions delivers patient enteral feeding orders accurately and timely.

Knowledgeable about human milk formulas and additives used in infant pediatric and adult patients.

Practices with a questioning attitude and escalates concerns issues or discrepancies regarding enteral feeding orders faulty equipment and unsafe working conditions appropriately.

Provides education about nutrition and lactation assists in developing education and other projects.

Participates in maintenance of human milk inventory. Assists with human milk shipment and safe disposal as needed and adheres to standards with regard to transport and shipment of human milk.

Adheres to applicable regulations safety and infection prevention & control standards that govern enteral feeding production operations.

Business Functions

Maintains friendly efficient demeanor and models CHOP ICARE Values and Service Standards.

Participates in ongoing quality assurance and performance improvement activities as requested.

Maintains productivity screening and other documentation of activities as requested.

Participates in training other employees as requested.

Maintains confidentiality of patient information.

Professional Development/Leadership

Collaborates and communicates with other members of the healthcare team

Participates in any department staff meetings and education programs as requested.

Maintains competence and professional development. Maintains registration as required. Uses reference materials trends in dietetics enteral feeding best practice guidelines and research to enhance clinical knowledge.

Performs other duties as requested.

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