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Job summary

The Clinical Nutrition Technician assists clinical dietitians by conducting nutritional screenings, gathering patient information, and performing therapeutic diet and menu corrections. They are also responsible for monitoring patient nutritional data and maintaining accurate documentation.

Job details

Job Purpose The Clinical Nutrition Technician (2072) is responsible for providing nutritional care to patients. Qualifications High school graduation plus successful completion of a formal recognized course in Food Services & Nutrition Management or equivalent. Consideration may also be given to applicants who have successfully completed Clinical Nutrition Therapy courses from an accredited Food and Nutrition university program. Ability to attend work on a regular basis. Ability to perform the duties of the position. Good work record. Demonstrated Proficiency Verified By Testing In Data Entry 4000 KSPH Word 50% Key Responsibilities The Clinical Nutrition Technician is responsible for: Assisting clinical dietitians in the provision of nutritional care Conducting nutritional screening and/or gathering information from patients Making therapeutic diet/menu corrections and menu selection Monitoring and reporting on patient nutritional data Maintaining records and documentation Assisting in information, awareness and promotion activities Employees are responsible to be aware of and understand Horizon’s Terms of Employment: http://skyline/EmploymentBenefits/Pages/Terms-of-your-Employment-.aspx COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY HORIZON HEALTH NETWORK Attention to Detail Interpersonal Relations Patient/Client Focus Results Orientation Interested? Apply Today? Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications. About Horizon’s Recruitment Process We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. Horizon’s recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon’s hiring purposes. Diversity Statement Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

What you’ll do

The Clinical Nutrition Technician assists clinical dietitians by conducting nutritional screenings, gathering patient information, and performing therapeutic diet and menu corrections. They are also responsible for monitoring patient nutritional data and maintaining accurate documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma and a formal course in Food Services and Nutrition Management or equivalent clinical nutrition training. Proficiency in data entry is required, along with the ability to perform the duties of the position and maintain a good work record.

Listed skills

• Attention to detail · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Nutritional care
• Nutritional screening
• Data entry
• Menu selection
• Therapeutic diet correction
• Patient data monitoring
• Record keeping
• Attention to detail
• Interpersonal relations
• Patient focus
• Results orientation

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Administrative
• Food & Beverage