Dietetic Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Dietetic Technician collaborates with Clinical Dietitians to provide nutritional care to inpatients. The Dietetic Technician actively participates in screening inpatients for Room Service eligibility and clinical needs, and providing simplified inpatient education. The Dietetic Technician oversees the preparation of tube feedings, and the ordering of nourishments and supplements.

EDUCATION:

Either (A) an Associates Degree in dietetics from an ADA approved Dietetic Technician program or (B) two years of college course work in an ADA, four year, accredited dietetics program including the completion of diet therapy or nutrition and disease. ServSafe Certification.

EXPERIENCE:

On the job training.