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SUMMARY

To formulate standard and individualized diets. Visit patients concerning their diets, supervise patient tray service, supervise “Catering to You” program and supervise the kitchen in the absence of the Food Service Director.

Canton-Potsdam Hospital is a warm and caring not-for-profit community healthcare facility that's certified for 94 beds. Our mission is to provide exceptional healthcare services to the community. Within our welcoming walls, you'll find a wide array of core programs in emergency medicine, acute care, hospitalist medicine, and critical care. But that's just the beginning. We're not just a hospital; we're a beacon of health and wellness in the North Country. We proudly offer outpatient health services in Brasher Falls, Canton, Colton, Gouverneur, Massena, Norfolk, and Potsdam, NY. 

STATUS: Per Diem

LOCATION: Canton Potsdam Hospital

DEPARTMENT: Nutrition

SCHEDULE: 7.5 Hour, Variable

ATTRIBUTES

Education Requirements: 
Required:     High school diploma
Preferred:  Bachelor Degree in Dietetics, Community Health or Nutrition related degree. 

Licensure/Certification Registration Requirements: 
Preferred: Registered Dietetic Technician certificate 

Required Experience: 
Required:     One year supervisor experience as Dietetic Technician or similar position. 
Preferred:     3 years experience in similar environment. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Makes daily patient rounds and charts in medical record according to established procedure. 

Monitors patient appetite, weight and lab values and informs therapeutic Dietitian of any changes in patient orders. 

Reviews returned patient menus daily for diet changes, write-ins. 

Records calories and sodium intake, diabetic exchanges, type of diet, diet prescriptions, and patient diet changes. 

Responsible for opening and closing of the Cafeteria and kitc

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$16.00 - $23.00

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.