Dietetic Tech

Dietetic Tech

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB INFORMATION

Profile/Addendum
Profile

Effective Date
6/25/2023

Job Code:
12246

Job Title:
Dietetic Tech

Date Last Reviewed:
8/10/2023

Job Family Group:
Allied Health Services

Job Family:
Clinical Nutrition

Pay Grade:
H 11

EEO Code:
3 Technicians - (EEO Category-United States of America)

Job Class:
C-H

JOB SUMMARY

Provides nutrition care services for patients/clients to address prevention and treatment of acute and chronic diseases and conditions and the promotion of overall health and wellness in conjunction with the registered dietitian nutritionist and other providers of direct patient care. Participates in enteral feeding preparation by adhering to aseptic technique when producing specialty formula and human milk mixtures for patient consumption. Adheres to standards of food safety and sanitation, best practices for formula and human milk preparation in a hospital setting, regulatory standards, departmental and hospital policies and procedures in the execution of assigned duties.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions

"
Patient Care

" Completes nutrition assessments of patients within scope of practice of Dietetic Technician-Registered based on screening and documentation guidelines.

" Implements and monitors nutritional interventions assigned by the RDN to meet the nutritional needs of patients

" Estimates nutritional intakes of patients. Calculates and documents calorie counts as requested. Assists RDs with data collection as needed.

" Identifies patients in need of in-depth assessment by RD and transfers care appropriately.

" Instructs patients (and/or families, as appropriate) on restricted/special diets or special formulas. Refers for outpatient follow-up as necessary.

" Is knowledgeable regarding nutritional content, sources, and use of commercial supplements, tube feeding, infant formula, and feeding modulars (fat, protein, carbohydrate, vitamins, and minerals).

" Inputs data from outpatient diet records on computer for analysis to be completed by outpatient dietitian. Maintain updates and enter new items in Food Processor.

" Provides education with regard to nutrition and lactation including but not limited to assembly, cleaning and maintenance of breast pump equipment, special diet education, formula/modified human milk education.

"
Enteral Feeding Production and Human Milk Management

" Prepares, portions, delivers patient enteral feeding orders accurately and timely.

" Knowledgeable about human milk, formulas and additives used in infant, pediatric and adult patients.

" Practices with a questioning attitude and escalates concerns, issues or discrepancies regarding enteral feeding orders, faulty equipment and unsafe working conditions appropriately.

" Provides education with regard to nutrition and lactation, assists in developing education and other projects.

" Participates in maintenance of human milk inventory. Assists with human milk shipment and safe disposal as needed and adheres to standards with regard to transport and shipment of human milk.

" Adheres to applicable regulations, safety and infection prevention & control standards that govern enteral feeding production operations.

"
Business Functions

" Maintains friendly, efficient demeanor and models CHOP ICARE Values and Service Standards.

" Participates in ongoing quality assurance and performance improvement activities as requested.

" Maintains productivity, screening and other documentation of activities as requested.

" Participates in training other employees as requested.

" Maintains confidentiality of patient information.

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Professional Development/Leadership

" Collaborates and communicates with other members of the healthcare team

" Participates in any department staff meetings and education programs as requested.

" Maintains competence and professional development. Maintains registration as required. Uses reference materials, trends in dietetics, enteral feeding best practice guidelines and research to enhance clinical knowledge.

" Performs other duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Education Level
Field of Study
Required/

Preferred

Associate's Degree
Nutrition or related program by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Required

Bachelor's Degree
by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Preferred

Work Experience

Experience
Experience Details
Required/

Preferred

Prior work experience in a hospital setting or WIC program
Preferred

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

Licenses/Certifications
Issuing Agency
Time to Obtain
Required/

Preferred

Dietetic Technician-Registered (DTR)
Commission on Dietetic Registration
within 9 months
Required
and

Certified Lactation Consultant (CLC)
ALPP

Preferred

Serv Safe Certification (SSC)
ServSafe

Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Skills
Required/

Preferred

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to patients and families, public, medical staff and physicians.
Required

Must be able to read English with understanding and write English legibly.
Required

Basic knowledge and application of medical nutrition therapy in pediatric patients.
Required

Basic knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
Required

Competence in nutritional content, sources and use of commercial supplements, tube feedings, human milk, infant formulas and feeding modulars (fat, protein, carbohydrate, vitamins and minerals).
Required

Ability to perform increasingly complex mathematical calculations such as fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions and metric measures.
Required

Computer proficiency required.
Required

Physical Demands

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demand
Never
Occasionally (1-33% of the time)
Frequently (34-66% of the time)
Constantly (67-100% of the time)

Apply torque

X

Bending, stooping

X

Climbing stairs or ladders

X

Crawling
X

Fine motor skills using hands and arms

X

Fine motor skills using legs and feet
X

Kneeling, crouching

X

Lifting and carrying 1-5 lbs.

X

Lifting and carrying 6-10 lbs.

X

Lifting and carrying 11-20 lbs.

X

Lifting and carrying 21-30 lbs.

X

Lifting and carrying 31-50 lbs.

X

Lifting and carrying 50+ lbs.
X

Press

X

Pull

X

Push

X

Reaching down

X

Reaching horizontally

X

Reaching overhead

X

Reading

X

Running
X

Sitting

X

Standing

X

Twisting back or trunk

X

Typing / keyboarding

X

Viewing computer screen

X

Walking

X

Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work within the selected working environments.

Working Condition
Never
Occasionally (1-33% of the time)
Frequently (34-66% of the time)
Constantly (67-100% of the time)

Biological or infectious agents
X

Cold or hot

X

Confined space

X

Dry

X

Dusts or powders

X

Fumes
X

Heights
X

High or low pressure
X

Irritant chemicals

X

Moving machine parts

X

Near power supplies

X

Noisy

X

Outdoors
X

Sources of radiation
X

Sprays, mists or vapors

X

Toxic chemicals

X

Underground
X

Unusual lighting
X

Vibrating equipment

X

Wet or humid

X

Wide range of temperatures

X

Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.