Dietetic Technician Lead
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- Non-Clinical Support Services
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- Oct 06, 2023 Post Date
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- 230272B8 Requisition #
Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.
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Department Overview
This department specializes in outpatient nutrition counseling on pediatric nutrition issues. They also provide inpatient assessments and education as well as some on-going support with outpatient follow-up.
Position Summary
The Lead Dietetic Technician coordinates the work of the Dietetic Technician and assumes the responsibility for the nutritional well-being of patients receiving sustenance provided by the department of Nutrition Services. This includes direct tray service, foods stocked on the patient unit, and all enteral formulas. Responsibilities include: monitoring computer messages and processing orders, completing nutrition screenings and assessments, taking Room Service calls and processing orders, menu correction, calorie count calculations, establishing nourishments as needed, calculation and preparation of enteral formulas, provides nutrition education as appropriate, maintains high level of patient satisfaction and quality assurance and participates in related patient care activities.
Location (e.g. remote or on-site): Onsite (Mpls Campus)
DHS Background Study Required? Yes
License/Certification/Registration required? No
Education:
*High School diploma or equivalent required
Experience:
*Dietary Aid experience or a student in a current dietetic program
*Experience in a pediatric setting preferred
*Informal leadership experience preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
*Knowledge of food composition
*Knowledge of menu planning and safe food handling
*Analytical ability to assess patient for potential nutritional risk
*Able to calculate nutrient intake and recipes
*Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, physicians and other health-care professionals an provide nutritional instruction
*Exhibits communication skills necessary to interpret age-specific responses to assessment, treatment and interactions with others
*Able to trouble-shoot issues, make independent decisions and escalate concerns to leader
*Communicates well both written and orally
*Able to coordinate the work of others
*Knowledge of adult training techniques
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Children’s Minnesota requires proof of COVID-19 vaccine, and as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), immunity to vaccine preventable infectious diseases, prior to employment.
Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Education:
*High School diploma or equivalent required
Experience:
*Dietary Aid experience or a student in a current dietetic program
*Experience in a pediatric setting preferred
*Informal leadership experience preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
*Knowledge of food composition
*Knowledge of menu planning and safe food handling
*Analytical ability to assess patient for potential nutritional risk
*Able to calculate nutrient intake and recipes
*Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, physicians and other health-care professionals an provide nutritional instruction
*Exhibits communication skills necessary to interpret age-specific responses to assessment, treatment and interactions with others
*Able to trouble-shoot issues, make independent decisions and escalate concerns to leader
*Communicates well both written and orally
*Able to coordinate the work of others
*Knowledge of adult training techniques
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Children’s Minnesota requires proof of COVID-19 vaccine, and as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), immunity to vaccine preventable infectious diseases, prior to employment.
Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.