Dietetic Technician Location US-PA-UNIONTOWN System ID 977953 Category Nutrition Employment Status Full-Time Posted Range $16.83 to $25.33 Company : Segment Desc HOSPITALS   On-Site Unit Description

Join a great team where patients are at the heart of everything we do!

 

Sodexo is seeking a fulltime Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR or DTR) to support the Inpatient Medical Nutrition Department at WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital in Uniontown, PA.  This 145-bed community hospital is located 45 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. Uniontown Hospital is a compassionate, dedicated community hospital providing a full range of medical care to residents of Fayette County and the surrounding areas for more than a century. 

 

The successful candidate will:

perform nutrition screening of patients and assess nutrition risk levels per established criteria;provide appropriate nutrition education;conduct meal rounds and tray audits;participate in performance improvement initiatives with the goal of increasing patient satisfaction; andparticipate in departmental activities, meetings, committees and other nutrition related tasks. 

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:

Associate in Applied Science Degree in Dietetic Technology OR Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics;DTR or NDTR - required;a good knowledge base of diet and related medical nutrition therapies;sound nutrition education skills;interpersonal skills to effectively interact with a diverse population and collaborate in a team environment; andgood time management skills.

 

Learn more about Uniontown Hospital

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs401(k) Plan with Matching ContributionsPaid Time Off and Company HolidaysCareer Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement - Associate’s degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice in a Dietetic Technician Program as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), Bachelor’s degree with completion of required coursework in a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) as dictated by ACEND, or required coursework and supervised practice in a Certified Dietary Manager Program as dictated by the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers (CBDM)

 

Credentials Requirement:

Meets eligibility requirements for Nutrition & Dietetics Technician, Registered (DTR/NDTR) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) by the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers (CBDM)Certification/licensure as required by state(s) of practice

 

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.