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Wellstar Health System · 5 months ago

Diet Technician - Part Time

Kennestone Hospital

Full-time, Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Wellstar Health System is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of every person they serve. The Diet Technician role involves identifying patients with nutrition risk factors, collaborating with Clinical Dietitians, and providing nutrition education to patients and their families.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develops, implements and promotes quality services based on client expectations and needs

Identifies patients with nutrition risk factors utilizing standardized nutrition screening criteria in congruence with CDR Diet Technician scope of practice

Collaborates with patient and/or family member, and health care team to assess nutrition risk factors and education needs of patients

Provides services and establishes goals based on the identified needs of patients and/or family members; escalates level of care to Clinical Dietitian as appropriate

Applies knowledge and skills in developing, implementing and maintaining nutrition care

Continuously evaluates nutrition screening processes and patient outcomes

Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of practice and revises practice as needed to incorporate results of evaluation

Continuously evaluates and refines service based on measurable outcomes by keeping a productivity log

Identifies expected outcomes of patient care

Selects the appropriate terminology based on the audience's level of understanding

Seeks innovative solutions to address a challenging situation without jeopardizing the well-being of the customer and the profession

Demonstrates a clear understanding of the nature of a practice problem and formulates methods to investigate and resolve practice problems

Participates in quality improvement initiatives and projects

Engages in lifelong self-development to improve knowledge and skills that promote continued competence

Conducts yearly self-assessment to identify professional strengths and weaknesses

Identifies needs for professional development

Assists Clinical Dietitians with Dietetic Intern competency and training

Documents professional development activities according to system policies

Engage in continuous learning opportunities to further develop skills and capabilities in application, technical and functional areas

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct

Qualification

DieteticsNutritionDietetics TechnicianDietetic Tech - RegisteredBasic Life SupportElectronic medical recordsCustomer serviceCommunication skillsCritical thinking

Required

Associate's Degree from an accredited institution with a major in Dietetics required or related field

Completion of a Nutrition and Dietetics Technician program accredited by ACEND required

Six months to one year of related experience highly preferred

Experience with electronic medical record charting systems and other software relative to food service systems required

Excellent interpersonal, customer service, verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of best practices in the dietetics profession

Ability to think critically in screening patients for nutrition risk factors and appropriately escalating to Clinical Dietitians

Ability to maintain effective relationships with other healthcare professionals

Ability to work with patient interests and health in mind

Dietetic Tech - Registered required

AHA- Basic Life Support certification required

Company

Wellstar Health System

Glassdoor3.6

The largest health system in Georgia.

Founded in 1993

Marietta, Georgia, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.wellstar.org

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