SUMMARY

Assists the dietitian in the nutritional care of pediatric patients, including nutrition screening, implementation of diet orders including infant formulas and coordinates accurate record keeping. Also  includes milk technician and formula preparation coverage (see milk technician job description).

ROLE  RESPONSIBILITIES

SCREENS:
Screens all admitted patients for nutritional risk and charts into medical record.
Provides tracking system for high risk nutrition patients.

EDUCATES
Teaches families about special diets. Oversees growth policies.
Documents education in educational tool and care plan.
Conducts in-services for PCAs, kitchen staff and cooks related to diets and nutritional care.
Helps in identifying the need for nutrition education materials and in developing the materials.
Assists in training new diet technicians and diet assistants.

ASSISTS
Utilizes electronic menu system for special diet and allergy menu collection and review.
Check special diet trays before they are delivered to patients.
Assists the dietitian and health care team in planning, implementing and evaluating nutritional care by collecting data for assessment.
Participates in meal rounds to assess appropriateness of diet (e.g. texture, ability to swallow, age appropriateness of food).  Checks on acceptance of supplements.   Communicates feeding status to dietitian (RD).
Completes computer Nutrition analysis for inpatients and outpatients. Documents in medical record.
Prepares, delivers, and stores human milk and formula feedings following regulatory guidelines and aseptic technique.
Inventories and orders formulas and preparation supplies.

CQI
Assists in quality improvement activities, especially as it relates to the quality of the food service and formula recipes. 
Generates quality improvement reports.
Participates in quality improvement meetings with Food Services.
Conducts test trays.

CONTINUING EDUCATION
Maintains professional expertise through involvement in professional organizations and continuing education programs. 
Encourage team members to adhere to professional standards and to expand competencies.

Demonstrates knowledge of the age-related differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice.   Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families.

Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the Connecticut Children’s standards.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Minimum of A.S. Degree in a Dietetic Technology Program required.

                                                                                                          

 Education and/or Experience Preferred

1 year of experience in human milk or formula feeding preparation preferred.
B.S. Degree in Nutrition preferred
                                                                                                          

 LICENSE  and/or  CERTIFICATION PREFERRED

Nutrition/Dietetic Technician Registered (NDTR) with the Council on Dietetic Registration (CDR) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is preferred.
Milk tech certification and ServSafe food safety training preferred

About Connecticut Children's

Connecticut Children’s is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit pediatric health system dedicated exclusively to the care of children. Headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut, we serve patients across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York through a growing network of specialty care centers, primary care practices, surgical services, and community programs. Our system includes a 187 bed freestanding children’s hospital, multiple ambulatory locations, and more than 30 pediatric specialties. We employ more than 3,000 team members, including physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, allied health professionals, researchers, and support staff who are united by a shared commitment to exceptional, family centered care. Connecticut Children’s is consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report and is recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, and a strong culture of teamwork. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous paid time off; retirement savings with employer contributions; tuition reimbursement; professional development opportunities; employee wellness programs; and a supportive, mission driven environm...ent focused on growth and collaboration. Connecticut Children’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

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