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FASSCO is looking for Diet Technician who works with Dietitians providing nutritional care to low risk patients, including calorie counts and making menu modifications. The responsibility of this position encompasses a broad range of program activities. A Diet Clerk is a principal program support team member dedicated to providing program support for various activities within the Food Services Department and/or Nutrition Department. Diet Technicians translate scientific information about nutrition into practical advice to help people make health-conscious decisions about food. They also assess, diagnose and treat diet-related problems and aim to raise awareness of the link between food and health to prevent future problems.
- Responsible for provision of clean, safe and healthy diet to patients and team member, in accordance with the hospital policies.
Coordinates the receipt and computer processing of the admission / transfer / discharge information, menu selections for patient meals and nourishments.
- Enters daily data into the computer system. Use written scripts, receive phone calls from patients and uses a computer for entry of patient data, and menu selections.
Confirms, selections are consistent with diet orders and makes modifications with patient, if needed.- Verifies active diet orders and other patient data using the Hospital computer system.
Evaluates the accuracy, completeness, and appearance of each tray at the end of the tray line to ensure that meals meet quality standards.
- Responds and cooperates with changes in workload.
Actively supports and participates in performance improvement activities, including but not limited to, tray assessments, meal rounds, and department committees.- Trains new team members and re-trains existing team members to expand skills, preparing them meet changing work environment.
Works persistently to find causes of problems and be able to determine when a problem requires the help of a higher skilled person.
- Assists with investigating Occurrence Reports. Methodically reviews occurrence and provides statement of resolutions to permanently correct issues.
Job Type: Full-time
