Dietetic Technician - Clinical Nutrition Services, Part Time

Overview

We are offering a $1500 sign-on/retention bonus for this position. 

The Food & Nutrition Services (FNS) Department at Dartmouth-Hitchcock encompasses Patient Food Services, Clinical Nutrition, and Dining Services. FNS aims to provide a nutritional environment which supports a population-level approach to a healthy diet and aligns with the D-H commitment to improve the health and wellness of our patients, employees, and community and create a sustainable health system. Clinical Nutrition Services is comprised of registered dietitians and dietetic technicians who provide inpatient nutrition care to the admitted adult and pediatric patients of Dartmouth-Hitchcock. Our Diet techs assist the clinical dietitians in patient assessments and nutrition education as well as prepare formula and human milk feedings in our milk lab. We value a culture of teamwork, communication, collaboration, and interdisciplinary involvement.

This is a full-time, 40-hour per week, benefitted position.

 

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