Dietetic Technician
Company: C&G Consulting Services Inc
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
This Job Is Onsite in Philadelphia. Contract to Hire role. Must
have NDTR/ DTR Commission on Dietetic Registration or eligible to
take the DTR exam. Job Description: 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.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. 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 with regard to transport and shipment of human milk.
Adheres to applicable regulations, safety and infection prevention
& control standards that govern enteral feeding production
operations.Business Functions Maintains friendly, efficient
demeanor 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.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:Bachelor's Degreeby
the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Keywords: C&G Consulting Services Inc, Cherry Hill , Dietetic Technician, Professions , Philadelphia, New Jersey
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