Nutrition Technician - Eating Disorders

Nutrition Tech 1 Per Diem Klarman Eating Disorders Summary Responsible for assisting the Dietitian in the provision of nutrition services to a broad patient population. This includes appropriate meals, between-meal nourishments, and special formulas required by each individual patient. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions Assists dietitian in the assessment of nutritional needs. -Interview patients to identify food preferences, allergies, and nutritional status. -Assesses patient calorie counts, percentage of food consumed by the patient, conducts meal rounds, diet restriction monitoring, etc. -Maintains pertinent records.Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Dietetics preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Dietetic Technician, Registered [DTR/NDTR] - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) preferred Experience Dietetic technician experience with multiple patient populations 1-2 years preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Good communication skills. - High level of service delivery. - Attention to detail. - Computer proficiency.Physical RequirementsStanding Frequently (34-66%)Walking Frequently (34-66%)Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbsPushing Occasionally (3-33%)Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)Balancing Frequently (34-66%)Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)Reaching Frequently (34-66%)Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)Feeling Constantly (67-100%)Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)Talking Constantly (67-100%)Hearing Constantly (67-100%)