Nutrition TechnicianPosition SummaryThis position answers the telephone to receive menu orders for patient meals using the room service software and the hospital-wide order entry software to process patient meals, snacks and oral nutrition supplements according to their dietary needs and/or food allergies.Team Highlights: The Hospitality department at Kootenai Health offers a wide range of support services to various departments, staff members and patients. Our 120-member team is made up of a variety of contributors, including an executive chef, sous chefs, cooks, baristas, clinical dietitians, nutrition technicians, guest relations associates, and hospitality services associates. We offer catering services within the hospital, prepare and serve patient meals through our room service program, operate a café and coffee service for employees and hospital guests, stock all the units with food and paper items, and provide a high level of patient nutrition support and education by our registered dietitians. As a member of this fast-paced and dynamic team, you are involved in offering the highest level of care regardless of the role you play. Responsibilities:It uses allergy clarification flow charts, appropriate scripting and questioning and knowledge from training and diet classes to assure compliance with diet order and any food allergies during the meal ordering process.Understands the role of dietitians in allergies and alerts dietitians to needed changes for allergies in the EMRWorks with patients in selecting viable options when diet compliances are encountered with the initial menu item selected and finds a solution that leaves the patient satisfied, having the necessary information to make positive choices with food selections.Takes messages, answers questions and relays information to the supervisors and clinical dietitians using established department guidelines.Maintains all required documentationFollows up on missed meals to offer food to our patients. Assists with guest trays and staff meals according to proceduresPerforms other related duties as assignedFamiliar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the fieldRelies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goalsRegular and predictable attendance is an essential job function.Competent to meet age-specific needs of the unit assignedRequirements and Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.Nutrition experience preferredWorking Conditions:Must be able to maintain a sitting and/or standing positionMust be able to stoop, crouch or bendAbout Kootenai Health:Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.Kootenai Health's tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for itKootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentialsAn award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coachingEmployees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and moreRobust and interactive employee referral programAnd much moreIf you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you! Apply today! You can also contact the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email with any questions. Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.#KHHP25
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