Job Information
Atrium Health Nutrition Service Technician - Atrium Health Cleveland- PRN in Shelby, North Carolina
Job Summary
Coordinates the service between the patient and the department, to ensure that patient food preferences are met and that nutritional requirements are satisfied.
Essential Functions
Makes initial patient visit to determine nutritional needs and preferences.
Gathers and processes menu selections and diet orders.
Provides nutritional instruction and information to patients.
Monitors meal and nourishment services to ensure that patients receive the correct food selections and are satisfied with the service.
Writes menus for special, regular and modified diets.
Prepares tube feedings and snack bags.
Performs functions of the Nutrition Services Supervisor on a limited but regular schedule.
Collaborates with other clinical and food service personnel.
Physical Requirements
About an equal amount of time is spent sitting, standing and walking. Consistently operates computer terminal or calculator. Reasonable amount of bending, stooping, kneeling and reaching. Routinely moves, lifts or carries up to 25 pounds, and on occasion, up to 50 pounds. Must have close and intermediate visual acuity. Must be able to hear and verbally communicate with others.
Education, Experience and Certifications.
High school diploma or GED required. Basic computer application skills required. Will be required to enroll in, and satisfactorily complete a course on Nutrition within the first six months of employment, if not certified. Certified Dietetic Technician preferred. One year of previous experience working with the public and keeping records required.
Atrium Health is one of the nation’s leading healthcare organizations, connecting patients with on-demand care, world-class specialists and the region’s largest primary care network. A recognized leader in healthcare delivery, quality and innovation, our foundation rests on providing clinically excellent and compassionate care.
We’ve been serving our community since 1940, when we opened our doors as Charlotte Memorial Hospital. Since then, our network has grown to include more than 40 hospitals and 900 care locations ranging from doctors’ offices to behavioral health centers to nursing homes.
Our focus: Delivering the highest quality patient care, supporting medical research and education, and joining with partners outside our walls to keep our community healthy.