Dietetic Technician

Location: OUR LADY OF THE LAKE - 26655016
Workdays/shifts: Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the implementation of the Nutrition Care Process in general clinical practice through nutrition screening and data collection to support the RDN in assessment and nutrition diagnosis.
• Completes other tasks as delegated by the RDN to support intervention, monitoring and evaluation; is accountable for the provision of safe and reliable care and services, including referral to the RDN when a higher level of care is warranted.
• Completes documentation in accordance with individual and statutory scope of practice, regulatory standards, and facility policies, protocols and practice guidelines.
• Provides evidence-based nutrition education, guidance and training as assigned by the RDN or operations leaders to meet basic clinical needs, promote overall health & wellness, educate personnel, interns and students on nutrition care strategies, and support foodservice staff competency.
• Functions within established educational, operational and documentation guidelines using resources as provided and initiates referrals as needed to elevate care, support continuation/adjustment of nutrition care plans or enhance educational processes.
• Attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity

Requirements

• Associate’s degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice in a Dietetic Technician Program as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
• Bachelor’s degree with completion of required coursework in a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) as dictated by ACEND, or required coursework and supervised practice in a Certified Dietary Manager Program as dictated by the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers (CBDM)
• 0 to 1 year work experience

Qualifications

• Link To Full Job Description

Skills

• Passion for making a difference in people's lives with good nutritional health
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Flexible and supportive work environment
• Access to ongoing training/development and advancement opportunities
• Full array of benefits that support you and your family’s wellbeing, including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, discount programs, and more
• In addition to Sodexo’s standard, some locations may offer additional site-specific benefits, including free “shift” meals (and/or allowances/per diems), uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation support and/or parking