DIETETIC TECHNICIAN (60% FTE, DAYS) - University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98194
About the Job
Req #: 238120
Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER - MONTLAKE - FOOD AND NUTRITION
Posting Date: 10/16/2024
Closing Info:
Closes On 11/08/2024
Salary: $3,903 - $5,578 per month
Shift: First Shift
Notes:
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, **click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908\_a11y.pdf)**
UW Medical Center - Montlake has an outstanding opportunity for a **DIETETIC TECHNICIAN** .
**WORK SCHEDULE**
+ 60% FTE, DAYS **POSITION HIGHLIGHTS**
+ Screens patients for nutrition risk and under the supervision of the dietitian implements a care plan utilizing the appropriate standards of care.
+ Provides patient education and facilitates communication between patient and other members of the Food service Department. **DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION** The Patient Nutrition department supports UWMC's mission by delivering extraordinary experiences with compassionate evidence-based care, unforgettable customer service, and fresh and nutritious food for patients, families, and the greater community.Our vision is to create a supportive and empowering work place for all, provide unparalleled experiences for our customers and patients, and improve the quality of life and health of the public. **PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Collect information on patient weight, diet history, and medical diagnosis to accurately screen and/or assist with the RD assessment of a patient.
+ Provide follow-up and nutrition education patients under the supervision of the registered dietitian
+ Adheres to standards for screening and charting
+ Identifies patient learning needs, barriers to learning, preferred learning styles and education levels and provides appropriate education.
+ Demonstrates age specific competencies nutritional screening and intervention for different disease states.
+ Demonstrates current clinical knowledge and skills and shows interest in professional development.
+ Demonstrates leadership by orienting new dietetic interns to hospital environment and technology.
+ Works effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team. **REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS**
+ An Associate Degree from an accredited program offering training as a dietetic technician and Registration as a diet technician OR Equivalent education/experience **ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE** UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit's light rail station across the street. **Excellence. Exploration. Education. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/about/career-opportunities/uw-medical-center-montlake)** Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. **UW Medicine - Where your Impact Goes Further** UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals.All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Source : University of Washington