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SalaryJoin Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create the steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations. We strive for patient-centered care and comfort, and we are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family.
As a Community Dietetic Technician, you will be helping our communities firsthand. In this role, you will be maintaining the day-to-day operations of the Nourish Food Pantry. Your duties will include:
- Providing direct nutritional support to Cleveland Clinic patients and community members under the guidance of a Registered Dietitian.
- Working collaboratively with other departments to facilitate the provision of food to patients and the community.
- Implementing nutritional care plans, ensuring that food provided to patients is compliant with the diet ordered.
Our ideal caregiver is someone who:
- Has great communication and people skills.
- Is empathetic.
- Is an independent quick thinker.
- Has an evidence-based nutrition and disease knowledge base.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with and learn from other Dietetic Technicians, Registered Dieticians, and other health care providers. You will gain the satisfaction of helping those in need and providing them with the knowledge to make healthier choices. Our network of pantries will allow you to collaborate with your fellow caregivers and improve workflow and outcomes.
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
Responsibilities:
- Under the guidance of a registered dietitian, provides direct patient care using medical nutrition therapy for a population identified to be food insecure.
- Incorporating evidence-based and facility-approved materials to provide individual and group education.
- Implements a nutritional care plan and communicates plan to dietitian and other health care team members.
- Establishes a follow-up system and maintains documentation in the electronic medical record and in Pantry Trak software.
- Completes food bank orientation, Pantry Trak learning modules.
- Participates in annual food bank inspections and complies with regulations/recommendations.
- Ensures that food provided to patients is compliant with the diet ordered.
- Assesses food pantry stock, coordinates orders and deliveries from food bank.
- Assists with the input, update, maintenance, and inventory of systems in pantry.
- Actively contributes to departmental initiatives including committees and projects.
- Supports the dietetic student program as a supervised practice rotation preceptor.
- Assists in scheduling and monitoring volunteers to assist with community pantry hours/distribution.
- Completes reports for ongoing productivity tracking for CC and Food Bank(s).
- Participates in professional growth activities, including attending and contributing to patient care rounds, conferences and seminars on nutrition and related topics.
- Participates in clinical research. Utilizes clinical software applications to facilitate care.
- Complies with all regulatory organizations including Greater Cleveland Food Bank (or other county food bank), Health Department, and the policies and procedures of the department and the Cleveland Clinic.
- Performs nutrition analysis using dietetic software for recipes and diet records.
- Completes mandatory education and training to maintain organization and department-specific competencies.
- All other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Associate degree in Dietetic Technology required.
- Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or related field preferred.
Certifications:
- Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR) required.
- Serv Safe Certification required within 90 days of hire through the National Restaurant Association.
Complexity of Work:
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- Ongoing evidence of continuing education in areas related to nutrition practice.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to effectively use electronic communication tools.
- Ability to accept direction, to organize and prioritize time and to work effectively as a team member to communicate issues and resolve conflicts in a timely manner.
Work Experience:
- No previous experience required.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to navigate extensively to provide services to many patients and community members and manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer entry.
- Must have physical ability to unload food, produce from food bank truck/pallets up to 40 pounds.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows Standard Precautions using Personal Protective Equipment as required.
