Dietetic Technician I

Position Summary: To assist the registered dietitian in the design, implementation and continuous monitoring of each patient's nutrition care plans.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Educational/Experience:Four-year degree in Dietetics or completion of a certified dietetic technician program.Must have an Arizona Food Handler's Card or obtain one within 30 days of hire.Obtain and maintain CPR, First Aid, and Behavior Management Training.Obtain and maintain credit for 6 inservices per year, 2 pertaining directly to child/adolescent psychology (if applicable).

 Skills:Basic computer skills, preferred.Ability to integrate Christian principles into all aspects of treatment and direct patient care interactions and activities.Ability to effectively promote Christian growth and assist patients and families in their understanding of biblically-based foundations to recovery.Ability to model a biblically-based, Christ-centered lifestyle providing an example to patients, families, staff, public and professionals Demonstrates ability to apply biblically-based, Christ-centered principles and approaches to problem solving and conflict resolution.Knowledge of nutrition assessment, patient menu planning, basic principles of patient counseling techniques, body composition.Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and verbal.Effectively manage time to conduct body composition evaluations, nutrition assessments, meet with patients and attend scheduled meetings.Demonstrate empathy and positive regard to patients and staff.Demonstrate effective teaching skills.

 

Physical Requirements:

A. Physical Activity

1.  Constantly sitting.

2.  Occasionally standing and walking

3.  Occasionally carrying 10-20 pound items.

4.  Occasionally kneeling or reaching.

B. Use of senses

1.  Constantly using speech in ordinary conversation and phone communication.

2.  Constantly hearing ordinary conversation.

C. Environmental Conditions

1.  Frequently working inside.

2.  Occasionally working with an especially high level of noise.

3.  Occasional electrical hazards.

D. Cognitive Requirements

1.  Frequent requirement of math calculations, problem solving, reading and review/analysis.

E.  Type of equipment operated

1.  Computer, Copy machine, Fax