What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietetic Technician - Clinical Nutrition Services, Per Diem position at Dartmouth Health?
Assists patients in adhering to regular and modified diets to comply with nutritional care plans.
- 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.
- 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.
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