DIETETIC TECHNICIAN - CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND LEARNING (PER DIEM, DAYS)

DIETETIC TECHNICIAN - CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND LEARNING (PER DIEM, DAYS)

UW Medical Center - Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for a DIETETIC TECHNICIAN .

WORK SCHEDULE

Per Diem, Days

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Screens patients for nutrition risk and under the supervision of the dietitian implements a care plan utilizing the appropriate standards of care.
• Provides patient education and facilitates communication between patient and other members of the Food service Department.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Patient Nutrition department supports UWMC's mission by delivering extraordinary experiences with compassionate evidence-based care, unforgettable customer service, and fresh and nutritious food for patients, families, and the greater community.

Our vision is to create a supportive and empowering work place for all, provide unparalleled experiences for our customers and patients, and improve the quality of life and health of the public.

ABOUT THE CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND LEARNING

The new Center for Behavioral Health and Learning , opening on the UW Medical Center Northwest campus in 2024, offers an unparalleled opportunity to transform mental health care and to improve mental health care training in our state.

Located in NW Seattle, the new facility will feature 75 longer-term adult psychiatry beds, 25 geriatric psychiatry beds, 50 medical / surgical beds focused on patients with psychiatric comorbidities, and a state-of-the-art neuromodulation program.

It will also house an interdisciplinary training and workforce development program focused on preparing and supporting the next generation of behavioral health providers for Washington State.

The six-story building will be a beautiful place to work with lots of windows, natural lighting and open-concept spaces and will offer amenities including a new kitchen and dining area for patients, staff and visitors.

Learn more about the Center for Behavioral Health and Learning

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collect information on patient weight, diet history, and medical diagnosis to accurately screen and / or assist with the RD assessment of a patient.
• Provide follow-up and nutrition education patients under the supervision of the registered dietitian.
• Adheres to standards for screening and charting.
• Identifies patient learning needs, barriers to learning, preferred learning styles and education levels and provides appropriate education.
• Demonstrates age specific competencies nutritional screening and intervention for different disease states.
• Demonstrates current clinical knowledge and skills and shows interest in professional development.
• Demonstrates leadership by orienting new dietetic interns to hospital environment and technology.
• Works effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

An Associate Degree from an accredited program offering training as a dietetic technician and Registration as a diet technician OR Equivalent education / experience.

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST

UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses : Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 ( News & World Report) and nationally ranked in six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care.

It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

UW Medicine Where your Impact Goes Further

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center.

UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored.

Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes : Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity.

Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.