Health Technician (Dietetic)
Summary
Provide dietetic care at a military hospital: assess patient nutrition needs, document care plans, and ensure compliance with feeding protocols.
About the Position: This position is located at General Leonard Wood Community Hospital in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
Assess patient need for supplemental feedings based on medical condition anddiet tolerance.
Record screening data, nutrition assessments and plans education provided to patient, as well as recommendations in patients' charts.
Perform bulk nourishment quality assurance (QA) checks and monitors ward refrigerators for appropriate stocking and compliance and reports results to supervisory dietitian.
Monitor patient eating problems and discusses them with nursing personnel to gain insight.
Collaborate with other health care team providers (doctors, nurses, paraprofessionals, etc.) to ensure accuracy and timeliness of nutritional care provided.