dietetic technician-prn-clinical nutrition services - Lebanon, NH, United States - Dartmouth-Hitchcock Concord

Description

Overview

Assists patients in adhering to regular and modified diets to comply with nutritional care plans.

Responsibilities

Screens patients for nutritional risk using data from medical record and patient interviews. Refers patients to Registered Dietitian per screening protocol. Responsible for the preparation and delivery of infant feedings. Preparation techniques must adhere to all sanitary regulations and standards. Inventories and maintains sufficient infant feeding room supplies. Records calorie counts per Registered Dietitian. Calculates dietary meal patterns (e.g., diabetic, sodium, protein). Completes diet instructions with patients and/or families. Assesses patient weight histories and performs interventions. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have good verbal and written communication and computer skills.
• Associates degree in a health or related field, (with 1 year of dietary experience) or the equivalent in education and experience preferred.

Required Licensure/Certifications

• None