Dietetic Technician
Job Location:
Columbus, OH - USA
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Job Summary
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Job Description Summary:
Job Description:
- Assesses nutritional needs of patients by reviewing medical records and conducting interviews.
- Develops and implements nutrition care plans based on patient needs and medical conditions.
- Monitors and evaluates patient progress adjusting nutrition care plans as needed.
- Provides nutrition education to patients and their families.
- Maintains accurate and complete patient records.
- Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Education Requirement:
Associates Degree in Nutrition from an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) approved program required.
Licensure Requirement:
(not specified)
Certifications:
Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR) or Registration Eligible with completion of exam within 3 months of hire required.
Skills:
- Highly proficient technical skills.
- Ability to work accurately and efficiently in various organizational systems.
Experience:
- Experience as a dietetic technician preferred.
- Clinical pediatric experience preferred.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens Hand use: grasping gripping turning Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Loud Noises Patient Equipment Peripheral vision Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs Reaching above shoulder Squat/kneel
FREQUENTLY: Audible speech Color vision Depth perception Seeing Far/near Sitting Standing Walking
CONTINUOUSLY: Computer skills Decision Making Flexing/extending of neck Hearing acuity Interpreting Data Problem solving Repetitive hand/arm use
Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:
Talking on phone/in person - frequently
The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet
Required Experience:
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About Company
Nationwide Children's Hospital is one of the largest and most comprehensive pediatric hospitals and research institutes in the United States.
