Nutrition Technician

Nutrition Technician

Position Summary

This position answers the telephone to receive menu orders for patient meals using the room service software and the hospital wide order entry software to process patient meals, snacks and oral nutrition supplements according to their dietary needs and/or food allergies.

Responsibilities

• Uses allergy clarification flow chart, appropriate scripting and questioning and knowledge from training and diet classes to assure compliance to diet order and any food allergies during meal ordering process

• Understands the role of dietitians in allergies and alerts dietitians to needed changes for allergies in the EMR

• Works with patients in selecting viable options when diet compliances are encountered to the initial menu item selected and finds a solution that leaves the patient satisfied, having necessary information to make positive choices with food selections

• Takes messages, answers questions and relays information to the supervisors and clinical dietitians using established department guidelines

• Maintains all required documentation

• Follows up on missed meals to offer food to our patients. Assists with guest trays and staff meals according to procedures

• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field

• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function

• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred

• Nutrition experience preferred

Working Conditions

• Must be able to maintain a sitting and/or standing position

• Must be able to stoop, crouch or bend

Continue your career with Kootenai Health!

At Kootenai Health, you can continue learning, growing, and advancing. With 397 beds licensed on the main campus, two critical access hospitals, and more than 50 clinics, we offer an almost endless array of meaningful opportunities. Our Internal Recruiters are dedicated to providing personalized service to our team members. They are available to answer internal mobility questions and assist you in navigating options to transition and expand your career and skills.

If you’re interested in learning more about other roles, inquiring about the internal hiring process, or better understanding career pathways opportunities, please contact the Internal Recruitment team. We look forward to assisting you in finding a position that meets your lifestyle, goals, talents, and current and future skills.

What to Expect after you transfer:

• If you change your title or department, you will receive a new badge. Badges are printed and available in Security on the Wednesday of the week following your transfer.
• Your benefits may change if your position status (FT, PT, or PRN) has been updated. Please talk with your Recruiter if you have any questions about your status and benefits.
• Those with a primary position as a PRN will receive per diem pay. Per Diem rates are tiered depending on number of years of employment.
• If you are moving into a new role, HR will provide you with a new job description to review and sign. HR will also request documentation for any new requirements for your position, including experience, education, licensure, certification, etc.
• If EPIC training is required for your role and you have not completed the required module for your position, please complete an EPIC Fast Track Attestation at https://kh.org/epicfasttrack
• If an advanced background check with Health and Welfare is required for your role and you have not completed one previously, you will need to complete the process before your transfer date.

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. We value investing in our employees and look forward to supporting you to find a position that best meets your needs, passions, and goals!

Apply today! Please contact Internal Recruitment at internalrecruitment@kh.org. You can also contact the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org with any questions.

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