Diet Technician, Full-time at Spaulding Hospital-Boston & Cambridge(SRN,SRH,SHC) in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Summary



Responsible for patient food service on assigned units. This includes menu selections, tray assembly, delivery and pick up, special requests and needs, and in between meal food delivery.



Key Responsibilities

• Patient menu selections are taken prior to each meal ensuring optimal food preferences are met within diet order limitation guidelines.


• Menu alternatives are offered as allowed on prescribed diet in accordance with food allergies and sensitivities, cultural, ethnic and religious preferences.


• Patient trays are assembled according to patient menu on tray ticket per established timelines.


• Catering rounds are completed after passing trays to identify and meet additional patient needs.


• Accurate information is recorded for each patient assigned.


• Food supply assembly and distribution adhere to HACCP guidelines to ensure quality and safety of food.


• Reports are completed as outlined in corporate policies and established timelines.


• Diet prescription accuracy is verified with nursing to meet the needs of the patient.


• Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.


• PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS




Work Environment:


Activity




Amount of Time Spent





None




1 - 25%




25 - 50%




50 - 75%




Over 75%



Outdoor weather conditions


x


Extreme cold (non weather)


x


Work in high place(s)


x


Work in confined space(s)


x


Risk of electrical shock


x


Risk of radiation exposure


x


Exposure to blood borne pathogens


x


Flammable/explosive gases


x


Toxic / caustic chemicals


x


Dust or other irritants


x


Grease or oils


x


Hazardous specimens


x


Exposure to lab animals


x


Infectious / contagious disease


x


Cleaning agents/chemicals


x


Hot equipment


x


Noisy equipment


x


Humid or wet conditions (non -weather)


x


Other



Lifting/Carry Requirements of this job


No Lifting required




No Carrying required




Number of pounds


Amount of Time




1 - 25%




25 - 50%




50 - 75%




Over 75%




Lift


Carry


Lift


Carry


Lift


Carry


Lift


Carry



Up to 10 pounds


x


x


Up to 25 pounds


x


x


Up to 50 pounds


x


x


Up to 100 pounds


Over 100 pounds



Push/Pull Requirements of this job:


No Pushing required




No Pulling required




Number of pounds


Amount of Time




1 - 25%




25 - 50%




50 - 75%




Over 75%




Push


Pull


Push


Pull


Push


Pull


Push


Pull



Up to 10 pounds


x


x


Up to 25 pounds


x


x


Up to 50 pounds


Up to 100 pounds


Over 100 pounds



Physical Activity requirements of this job:


Activity



Amount of Time Spent





None




1 - 25%




25 - 50%




50 - 75%




Over 75%



Stand


x


Walk


x


Sit


x


Use of hands requiring fine motor skills and sense of touch


X


Move / rotate / bend wrist(s)


x


Type / use keyboard or other data entry device


x


Reach with hands & arms


x


Climb stairs


x


Climb ladder or other equipment


x


Drive / operate motor vehicle


x


Balance


x


Stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, crawl


x


Speak


x


Hear


x


Taste


x


Smell


x


Touch


x


Other



Vision Requirements of this job:


Vision Requirement




Always called upon in job




Sometimes called upon in job




Rarely called upon in job



Close vision


x


Distance vision


x


Color vision


x


Peripheral vision


x


Depth perception


x


Ability to adjust focus


x


Other



Safety equipment used while performing this job:


Safety eye glasses


Gowns


x


Filter lens (welding/soldering)


Scrubs


Face shields


Boots


Ear plugs or Mufflers


Hard hat


Surgical mask / dust mask


x


Coveralls


Self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)


Gloves


x


Other



Level of noise typical in this work environment:



Very quiet


Quiet


Moderate


x


Loud


Very loud



Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience




Education/Degree



Preferred

• High School Graduate or GED preferred.

Experience



Preferred - Patient care experience, Prior diet tech/aide position



Licensure



N/A



Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)


Required

• Effective verbal, electronic and written communications skills using the English language


• Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.

Preferred

• Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.


• Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.


• Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.


• High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.


• Attention to detail.

EEO Statement

SRN is committed to diversity in the workplace which begins with respect and opportunity for all. PHH takes affirmative action to ensure that equal employment opportunity is provided to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, ancestry, veteran status, disability or any other basis that would be inconsistent with any applicable ordinance or law. Apply Now