Nutrition Technician

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Nutrition Technician','230000R4','The Nutrition Technician will be responsible for accurate preparation, translation and delivery of special formulas/supplements/trays according to the department policies and procedures. Will be responsible for the maintenance of patient Food and Nutrition records, kardex and logs for order accuracy using current Information technology and act as the source of current patient diet order status. Answer patient foodservice phone and documents all request.','!*!Minimum EducationHigh School Diploma or GED (Required)A.A. (Preferred)Minimum Work Experience3 years Related healthcare, foodservice experience (Required)Required Skills/KnowledgeBasic calculations (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication).Ability to translate written instructions and numeric formulas into special diet products and/or infant formulas.Ability to accurately measure micro and macro levels of special products, using scale and other measuring tools.Ability to perform basic information Technology data entry and print functions.Functional AccountabilitiesProfessionalismPolite and professional attitude to all customers. Communicate pertinent information to Supervisor/Manager or Director. Nutrition ServiceReceive and maintain accurate and current orders for patient meal service or formulas utilizing CNMC information systems. Prepare, review and correct patient menus and adhere to the principles of special diets. Prepare and deliver infant formula and special supplements according to RD approved formula and/or department standards. Prepare patient listing with accurate diet/formula information and special instructions for department Patient Service staff per approved department standards. Maintain patient information in kardex, logbook and/or IT systems from Nutrition Technician and ask appropriate clarification of patient orders. Inventory special food items, menus and other related resources; communicate needs to appropriate supervisor/manager. ProductivityEnter applicable data on floor stock and nourishment usage; print daily/weekly reports per department guidelines accurately and timely.Collect data for Performance Improvement processes, as requested.Safety and SanitationComply with maintenance of safety and sanitation standards of the department, institution and regulatory agencies. Maintain integrity, cleanliness and operational safety of meal delivery cart system according to HACCP standards. Office SupportAnswer department phone and keep appropriate log information; respond to voice mail per department guidelines. Organizational AccountabilitiesOrganizational Accountabilities (Staff)Organizational Commitment/Identification Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are metTeamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behaviorPartner with all team members to achieve goalsReceptive to others’ ideas and opinionsPerformance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environmentDemonstrate flexibility and willingness to changeIdentify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processesMake appropriate decisions, using sound judgmentCost Management/Financial Responsibility Use resources efficientlySearch for less costly ways of doing thingsSafety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performanceContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentationStop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situationDemonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communicationActively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workersAttend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance','District of Columbia-WASHINGTON','','111 Michigan Avenue','','Washington','20010','Dietary','Patient Services','O - PRN','R (Regular)','O - PRN','Variable','Variable','VAR','VAR','Jun 9, 2023','Nutrition Technician

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Childrens National Med Center
Website : http://www.cnmc.org