Dietetic technician assisting in food service and nutritional programs, monitoring patient intake, conducting assessments, planning menus, and supporting dietitians in meal preparation and dietary counseling
Experience
Dietetic Technician
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Observed and monitored patient food intake and body weight, reporting changes and dietary problems to dietician
Conducted nutritional assessments of individuals, obtaining and evaluating dietary histories to plan nutritional programs
Prepared major meals, following recipes and determining group food quantities for patient meals
Supervised food production and service, assisting dietitians in food service supervision and planning
Planned menus based on nutritional needs and established guidelines, guiding individuals in food selection and preparation
Attended interdisciplinary meetings with health care professionals to discuss patient care and dietary needs
Provided dietitians with assistance in researching food, nutrition, and food service systems
Skills
Core Skills
Collecting medical information, Conducting research, Monitoring patient progress, Monitoring nutrition activities, Managing special meal preparation