Dietary Technician

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

May 01, 2024

Department:

16000782 Food Services UTD

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

Variable shift length

Hours Per Week:

0

Union Contract:

ADIT-2-United Residual Workers

Weekend Rotation:

Occasional

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

• Casual

• Day/Evening

• Occasional weekends

Job Description:

Assists with the service of food and nutritional programs in the Nutrition Services department. This position provides screening and nutritional assessment for Children's Hospital patients and works with patients, dietitians, and nursing staff to ensure patients receive accurate meal service, infant formula and enteral nutrition.

Principle Responsibilities

• Processes and maintains patient diet orders, menus, and related nutrition information/records.

• Screens Children's Hospital patients for nutrition risk.

• Provides patient calorie count calculations

• Calculates and prepares infant formulas and assembles enteral/tube feedings.

• Works with patients, nursing, and dietitians to resolve patient nutrition related issues.

• Documents all necessary dietary and patient information accordingly.

• Maintains a high level of patient satisfaction and quality assurance.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Vocational degree in Dietetics from a program accredited by Commission of Dietetics Education (CADE) or at least two years towards a four year degree in Nutrition and Dietetics at an accredited college or university required
• 0 to 2 years of diet technician experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years in a diet office as a diet clerk

Physical Demands

Light Work:

Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently