Dietetic Technician (Pediatrics)

Company: Johns Hopkins Hospital
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: November 23, 2020

Job Description:

DIETETIC TECHNICIAN (PEDIATRICS)

Requisition #: 300704
Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21201
Category: Allied Health/Clinical Professional
Work Shift: Rotating Shift
Work Week: Limited (20 - 29)
Weekend Work Required: Yes
Date Posted: Nov. 19, 2020

The Dietetic Technician is an integral part of the nutrition care team. Works under the guidance of the RD and the LD Dietitian and has responsibilities in the following assigned areas: interviewing patients, performing anthropometric measurements, calculating nutrient intakes, educating patients and families on specific diets, monitoring food quality and meal acceptance, and preparing formula and breast milk fortification. Documents patient care notes in electronic medical record (POE). Knowledge of food composition, menu planning, and safe food handling .Requires a level of analytical ability to assess patient for potential nutritional risk, assist in planning suitable diets, and in implementing the patient's care plan. Calculate nutrient intake and recipes. Requires interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patients, families, physicians and other health-care professionals and to provide nutritional instruction. Exhibits communication skills necessary to interpret age-specific responses to assessment, treatment, and interactions with others. Other duties as necessary.

Limited, 20 hours per week

Day Shift - (2 - 10 hour shifts)

Work Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital, East Baltimore Campus, Baltimore, MD 21287

Education:

Associate's Degree or successful completion of a Dietetic Technician Program approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) is required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Licensure, Certification:

ServSafe Certification preferred.

Work Experience:

Recent exposure to clinical food service management and nutritional care. Six (6) months - One (1) year experience.required.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

We are committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for our patients, visitors and staff members. The Johns Hopkins Hospital has a tobacco-free at work policy. Employees must refrain from using any tobacco products during their work shifts including while at lunch or on breaks, and whether they are on or off campus.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Keywords: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore , Dietetic Technician (Pediatrics), Professions , Baltimore, Maryland