Diet Technician

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Performs under the direct supervision of the clinical dietician. Primary responsibilities include participation in the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) as determined by the Clinical Nutritionist/Registered Dietitian for screening for nutrition risk, obtaining diet history, explaining diet and food/drug interactions, planning menus consistent with order, calculating nutritional content of meals, conducting limited nutrition assessment, developing and implementing nutrition intervention(s) such as providing individualized or group nutrition education, and monitoring and evaluating of the patient's progress; examining the quality and accuracy of food served to patients; and maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice. Other duties include telephone support for room service. Uses the Scope of Dietetics Practice Framework (SODPF) to determine individual scope of practice by defining areas of expertise, skills, and competence; evaluates facility policies and state and federal regulations. Supports room service software.

What You Bring/Job Requirements

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

• Previous nutrition, clinical or related experience preferred
• Strong communication skills; ability to read, write and speak English
• Basic computer skills
• Associate's Degree at an accredited university or college OR a Bachelor's Degree in dietetics, nutrition or related sciences from an accredited university or college
• Dietetic Technician Registration (DTR) from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or eligibility for registration, preferred

Physical Requirements - Light work - (Exert up to 20lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 10lbs frequently)

Minimum PayUSD $15.21/Hr.Hiring Maximum PayUSD $19.60/Hr.Your Connected Community

When people and places align, incredible things happen. Just like the 21,000+ amazing associates who work here, every community within Centura Health's connected ecosystem has its own unique history, story and personality.

Located minutes from Boulder, CO, in the charming community of Louisville, Avista Adventist Hospital is a comprehensive medical center that provides a full-range of medical specialties and exceptional health care to residents of Louisville, Broomfield and the surrounding Boulder area communities. With 114-beds, this full-service facility has been honored for excellence in cardiac, mom/baby and emergency care. It is also home to one of the area's top joint and spine care centers specializing in hip and knee replacement, as well as spine surgery. Avista is proud to be recognized for its award-winning New Life Center, the area's most innovative birth center and large Neonatal Intensive Care Nursery. In 2013, Avista was named among the Top 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience by Women Certified (womencertified.com) for quality physician communications, nurse/staff responsiveness, superior cleanliness and referrals by other women. With some of the lowest turnover and highest associate satisfaction scores in the industry, Avista Adventist Hospital has an excellent local reputation for its supportive culture, visionary leadership, strong team and daily living of what it means to truly care for the whole person - body, mind and spirit.

Caring for Your Whole Well Being

We're committed to delivering whole person care and understand that a comprehensive benefits package will enrich the lives of our associates at work and at home. At Centura Health, we offer incredible benefits that impact mind, body, and spirit to eligible associates. Our total rewards are designed with your well-being in mind and may include:

• 401K, which includes matching when eligible
• Three Health Insurance Plan Options including covering eligible dependents
• Two Dental Insurance Plan Options including covering eligible dependents
• Vision Insurance including covering eligible dependents
• Daycare & Medical Flexible Spending Account Options
• Leaves of Absence, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance and Spouse & Child/Dependent Life Insurance Coverage Options
• Voluntary Benefits including Hospital Indemnity Coverage, Critical Illness, Accident, Permanent Life insurance, and Norton LifeLock
• Paid Time Off
• Shift Differentials
• Employee Wellness Resources
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation assistance based on location
• Associate Discounts for Phone, Cell Phone Plans, Auto Insurance, Home Insurance, Auto Buying, Pet Insurance, and much more...

The pay rate for this position is listed above and varies based on experience, skills, and comparison to others who are already in this role. *If you do not see the pay range for this position listed, you are on a third party job board. All of our pay ranges are clearly posted on our careers site www.centura.org/careers. Please visit our Careers page and apply today!