Dietetic Technician

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Join a great team where patients are at the heart of everything we do!

Sodexo is seeking a fulltime Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR or DTR) to support the Inpatient Medical Nutrition Department at WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital in Uniontown, PA. This 145-bed community hospital is located 45 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. Uniontown Hospital is a compassionate, dedicated community hospital providing a full range of medical care to residents of Fayette County and the surrounding areas for more than a century.

The successful candidate will:

• perform nutrition screening of patients and assess nutrition risk levels per established criteria;
• provide appropriate nutrition education;
• conduct meal rounds and tray audits;
• participate in performance improvement initiatives with the goal of increasing patient satisfaction; and
• participate in departmental activities, meetings, committees and other nutrition related tasks.

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:

• Associate in Applied Science Degree in Dietetic Technology OR Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics;
• DTR or NDTR - required;
• a good knowledge base of diet and related medical nutrition therapies;
• sound nutrition education skills;
• interpersonal skills to effectively interact with a diverse population and collaborate in a team environment; and
• good time management skills.

Learn more about Uniontown Hospital

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement - Associate's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice in a Dietetic Technician Program as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), Bachelor's degree with completion of required coursework in a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) as dictated by ACEND, or required coursework and supervised practice in a Certified Dietary Manager Program as dictated by the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers (CBDM)

Credentials Requirement:

• Meets eligibility requirements for Nutrition & Dietetics Technician, Registered (DTR/NDTR) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) by the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers (CBDM)
• Certification/licensure as required by state(s) of practice

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.