Dietetic Technician

Philadelphia, PA
Contracted
Healthcare
Experienced

Dietetic Technician 

Req. # 12246 

Pay Rate: $23 

Role Summary 

Our client is seeking a Dietetic Technician who provides nutrition care services for patients and clients to address the prevention and treatment of acute and chronic diseases and conditions while promoting overall health and wellness in conjunction with the registered dietitian nutritionist and other direct patient care providers. Participates in enteral feeding preparation by adhering to an aseptic technique when producing specialty formula and human milk mixtures for patient consumption. Adheres to food safety and sanitation standards, 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. 

Key Results Area 

  • Job Function 1: 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 

  • Job Function 2: 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 

  • Job Function 3: Essential Functions 

• 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 regarding transport and shipment of human milk 

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

  • Job Function 4: Business Functions 

• Maintains friendly, efficient demeaner 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 

  • Job Function 5: 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 

Skills & Qualifications 

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

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

  • Preferred: Prior work experience in a hospital setting or WIC program 

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

  • Must be able to read English with understanding and write English legibly 

  • Basic knowledge and application of medical nutrition therapy in pediatric patients 

  • Basic knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing, and spreadsheet software 

  • 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) 

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

  • Computer proficiency required 

SCHEDULE NOTES –

  • Days/Nights, Rotating shifts. Every other weekend and holiday commitment.
    • ANYONE COULD BE SCHEDULED TO WORK ANY SHIFT ANY TIME. Though the managers will do their best to provide for consistency, this role requires variable shifts – including Holidays, weekdays, and weekends (day and night shifts). Workers will be provided with schedules biweekly. After orientation, ~ 90 days, workers will shadow across all shifts. There is no flexibility in this requirement. Training is mandatory and full-time may vary from the shift that a contractor will work outside of training.
  • 2 Locations @ Main Hospital
  • ft & pt Roles
    • pt min of 20 hrs/ wk
      • 1st 3 months are FT then pivot to the PT
  • Shifts & Hours  
    • Anyone could work any shift
    • Variable
    • Weekday + Weekend
    • 2 Week Lead Time w/ Shifts
  • 4 SHIFTS include: Workers do not choose shifts
    • 8:30AM – 5:00PM  
    • 9:00AM – 5:30PM
    • 10:30AM – 7:00PM
    • 3:00PM – 11:30PM 

XPDEL, Inc. is committed to an inclusive workplace that does not discriminate against race, nationality, religion, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply. We are an EEOC Employer.  

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