**UPMC Altoona is looking for a fulltime Dietetic Technician to work Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.** **Responsibilities:** + Serves as a liaison between patient food service and clinical nutrition to optimize patient care and patient satisfaction. + Appropriately addresses food and nutrition service issues and effectively resolves in a timely manner; anticipates service problems and proactively seeks to implement effective solutions. + Assists with the education, mentoring, and training of dietetic students/intern and new associates. + If required, edits menus accurately in accordance to diet order, preferences, age specific needs, and the Diet Manual guidelines. + If required, assume the responsibilities of the Diet Clerk + Provide ongoing direct patient care to include nutrition assessment, plans and evaluating outcomes. + Provide appropriate basic nutrition education based upon patient/family learning needs and abilities. + Participate in department based Quality Process Improvement activities. + Plans menus and nourishments with patients to meet individual nutrition care needs in accordance with diet order, patient preferences, and allergies/intolerances, keeping patient satisfaction as a priority. + Performs nutrition screening of patients and accurately assess nutrition risk levels per established criteria. + Associate degree in dietetic technology or BS in Nutrition/Dietetics (must have completed a degree in the dietetics tract). + 1 year experience preferred. + Skills Analytical skills to assess, plan and evaluate outcomes. + Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with a diverse population and collaborate in a team environment. + Strong knowledge base of diet and related medical nutrition therapies. + Sound nutrition education and counseling skills. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** For Associate Degree, CDR registration required within 6 months of hire. + Act 34 **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**