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We have Contract role for Dietetic Tech for our client at Philadelphia PA. Please let me know if you or any of your friends would be interested in this position.
Position Details:
Dietetic Tech- Philadelphia, PA
Location : Philadelphia, PA 19104
Position type : 6+ months contract
Pay Rate : $20 - $21/hr.
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.
- 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.
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 nutrition and lactation education including assembly, cleaning and maintenance of breast pump equipment.
- Enteral Feeding Production
- 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.
- Adheres to applicable regulations, safety and infection prevention & control standards that govern enteral feeding production operations.
- Assists in the development of educational materials and other projects.
- Provides education with regard to nutrition and lactation.
- Participates in site specific education events as requested
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.
Education:
- Associate's Degree
- Nutrition or related program by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics OR Bachelor's Degree ( Nutrition dietetic (Not Nutrition Lifestyle)
- DEGREE by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
- Nutrition and Dietetic Technician-Registered (NDTR)
- Commission on Dietetic Registration within 9 months, Required
- Level 4 Worker - Covid Vax Required
To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Ravi Jhamnani at email address can be reached on .