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Nutrition Tech - Casual (Multiple Opportunities)

  • Job ID: 332694628
  • Status: Casual
  • Regular/Temporary: Limited
  • Hours:
  • Shift: Day Job
  • Facility: UPMC Hamot
  • Department: Dietary and Cafeteria
  • Location: 201 State St, Erie PA 16550
  • Union Position: No
  • Salary Range: $14.42 to $21.68 / hour

Description

UPMC Hamot Dietary is currently hiring a Nutrition Tech to join their team!  This position will work varied hours as well as rotated holidays and weekends. 

Purpose:
To assist patients with the menu process. To guide patient food choices in compliance with the physician's diet order. To screen patients for nutrition needs. To deliver excellent customer service.

Responsibilities:

 

  • Supports a positive working relationship with other and actively supports and participates in performance improvement activities. Demonstrates Hamot's commitment to Service Excellence by understanding the needs of patients, their families, physicians and co-workers and doing what is required the first time, every time by being responsible, sensitive, accurate, timely, coordinated and thorough.
  • Possesses the ability to obtain and interpret information considering age specific needs.Assures accurate implementation of the diet prescription.Demonstrates exceptional customer service behaviors through all interactions.Completes all clerical activities and processes orders appropriately.Completes assigned patient activities. Participates in meal tray and nourishment delivery.

 

Qualifications

Associate Degree in diet therapy or a related field preferred; or High school graduate or equivalent with two years of technical experience in a hospital setting or a related area preferred

Verbal and written communication skills.This position typically reports to the Clinical Manager.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

  • Act 34

  • UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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