Job Summary:

The Dietetic Technician will assist the Head Dietitian to plan, implement, and provide nutrition services for the hospital.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists in obtaining diet history for use in the development of special patient menus and diet counseling.
• Assists in counseling diabetic patients and others with special needs about dietary requirements for their illnesses.
• Assists in supervising food preparation of special menus.
• Interviews patients to get their reactions to quality of food service and their responses to their recommended diets.
• Speaks to family members to make them aware of dietary needs of the patient and offer suggestions about following prescribed diets.
  

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Caring, helpful bedside manner.
• Accuracy in preparing reports about patients dietary requirements.

Education and Experience:

• Completion of a two-year program approved by the American Dietetic Association as a dietetic technician.
• State license required. Accreditation by the American Dietetic Association preferred.
• At least six months of experience or internship in a healthcare dietary department.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.