UPMC Altoona is looking for a fulltime Dietetic Technician to work Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Responsibilities: * Serves as a liaison between patient food service and clinical nutrition to optimize patient care and patient satisfaction. * Appropriately addresses food and nutrition service issues and effectively resolves in a timely manner; anticipates service problems and proactively seeks to implement effective solutions. * Assists with the education, mentoring, and training of dietetic students/intern and new associates. * If required, edits menus accurately in accordance to diet order, preferences, age specific needs, and the Diet Manual guidelines. * If required, assume the responsibilities of the Diet Clerk * Provide ongoing direct patient care to include nutrition assessment, plans and evaluating outcomes. * Provide appropriate basic nutrition education based upon patient/family learning needs and abilities. * Participate in department based Quality Process Improvement activities. * Plans menus and nourishments with patients to meet individual nutrition care needs in accordance with diet order, patient preferences, and allergies/intolerances, keeping patient satisfaction as a priority. * Performs nutrition screening of patients and accurately assess nutrition risk levels per established criteria. Qualifications: * Associate degree in dietetic technology or BS in Nutrition/Dietetics (must have completed a degree in the dietetics tract). * 1 year experience preferred. * Skills Analytical skills to assess, plan and evaluate outcomes. * Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with a diverse population and collaborate in a team environment. * Strong knowledge base of diet and related medical nutrition therapies. * Sound nutrition education and counseling skills. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: For Associate Degree, CDR registration required within 6 months of hire. * Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran