Dietetics Technician at Childrens Hospital of The King's Daughters – Norfolk, Virginia

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Dietetics Technician assists the Dietitian with patient care services in compliance with the standards established by the company, regulatory agencies and clients. Reports to department leadership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the Dietitian with patient data collection, nutrition screening, and modified menu planning.
• Assists patients in completing menu selections.
• Follows all guidelines in accordance with CHKD company policy/procedures and standards.
• Complies with all regulatory standards to include federal, state, and accrediting agencies, while adhering to facility confidentiality, HIPPA regulations, and patient rights policies
• Trains and mentor’s patient services staff and interns as applicable
• Participates in patient satisfaction programs, departmental meetings, and facility wide Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement programs.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Required Licenses and/or Certifications
  • None
• Preferred Licenses and/or Certifications
  • None

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Required Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related Science, required.
• Preferred Education and Experience
  • Credentialed as a Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), preferred.
  • One (1) year of hospital experience, preferred.
• Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Possess the necessary skills to effectively utilize Microsoft Office applications, electronic medical record & diet office systems, and nutrient analysis programming.
  • Increased Security Clearance Required for Job Role in Children’s Pavilion: FBI fingerprinting, criminal background check, and Child Protective Services registry search.

WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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