Dietetic Technician I Per Diem- Nutrition Lab - Orange, United States - CHOC Children's

CHOC Children's

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Orange, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Work Location

Orange, California

Work Shift

Day - 08hrs (United States of America)

Why CHOC?

Job Summary

The Dietetic Technician I PD provides age appropriate nutrition care and is responsible for sterile preparation and unit dose forms of breastmilk and formula pursuant to physicians orders within the hospital centralized preparation lab.

Assists with food service line for specialty patients, calculates and documents calorie counts, plans nourishments under supervision of Registered Dietitian (RD), screens patient at nutritional risk, and provides education and monitoring for low nutritional risk patients.

Pay Range

Minimum $27.00 Midpoint $27.00 Maximum $28.00

Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements._

Experience

Required: None required.
Preferred: One (1) year of DTR experience in acutecare hospital.

Education

Required: Must fulfill one of the following: 1) Associate degree in Dietetics or Nutrition related field from an accredited college or university; or 2) undergraduate or Graduate degree in Dietetics or Nutrition related field with eligibility to take the DTR exam within 6 months of hire date.

Training

Required: Successful completion of the registration exam to become a Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) within 6 months of hire.

Specialized Skills

Required: Knowledge of and ability to provide appropriate familycentered patient care based upon age appropriateness and cultural needs. Excellent customer satisfaction skills; care with sensitivity and respect. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to successfully provide/promote safe care within the parameters of licensure and regulatory requirements, practice requirements and hospital systems. Ability to prioritize and complete duties in a timely and organized manner. Ability to set goals and evaluate results in accordance with the highest standards. Promote teamwork to achieve CHOC's mission.
Preferred: Experience with human milk handling and/or infant/enteral formula preparation. Knowledge of CBORD, Nutritionist Pro, Timeless Medical, or other nutrition software systems.

Licensure

Required: Registered Dietetic Technician within 6 months of hire.
Preferred: Registered Dietetic Technician upon hire.

Work Environments - Functional Demand:
Light - Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35 lbs. Push/pull lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher).

Physical Activity Requirements:
Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation

Physical Activity Lifting

Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35%

Sensory Requirements:
Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision

Environment Requirements:
Airborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

Non-Discrimination Statement:

CHOC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, disability, sex, gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with state and federal laws.

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