Schedule Weekly Hours:

• Part-time, 20 hours
• 8-hour shifts, rotating schedule
• Every other weekend and holiday
• Working onsite at Gundersen Clinic in La Crosse

What you will need:

• Must have Associate degree in a healthcare related field within 18 months of hire OR completion of a Certified Dietary Manager Program.
• Must complete certification for Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) within 18 months of employment

• Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States
• We offer a work environment that supports you personally and professionally, and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated
• Generous Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA)
• Substantial Retirement Contribution (401k & Base Contribution)
• Work/Life Balance (Vacation time, paid holidays, EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Professional Development Opportunities/Career Development Center

The Nutrition Technician is the customer service liaison for patient meal ordering within the hospital. They collaborate with Registered Dietitians and members of the health care team to provide clinical nutrition care for low to moderate nutritional risk patients.

Major Responsibilities:
1. Responsible for taking meal order calls from patients and guiding them through the ordering process.
2. Responsible for entering of patient specific meal orders including dietary restrictions into the Foodservice computer program.
3. Participates in the nutrition risk screening and monitoring of hospitalized patients according to departmental and organizational guidelines by obtaining, verifying, and documenting relevant data and information for support of nutrition assessment under the supervision of the registered dietitian (RD).
4. Provides basic nutrition education for low risk patients as assigned by the registered dietitian (RD).
5. Works as a part of an interdisciplinary team in achieving and implementing departmental and organizational goals.
6. Participates in quality improvement activities, contributes ideas and demonstrates a commitment to make improvements in the quality of services provided by Gundersen Health System.
7. Performs other job-related responsibilities as requested.

Education and Learning:
REQUIRED
Associate degree in a healthcare related field within 18 months of hire OR completion of a Certified Dietary Manager Program.

Work Experience:
REQUIRED
No experience required.

DESIRED
1 year of health care experience.

License and Certifications:
REQUIRED
Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) within 18 months of employment unless a college degree in healthcare related field has been achieved.

Age Specific Population Served:
Pediatric (1 - 12 years)
Adolescent (13 - 17 years)
Adult (18 - 64 years)
Geriatric (65 years & older)

OSHA Category:
Category III - No employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.

Environmental Conditions:
Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office or administrative work).

Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:
Sitting Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Static Standing Continually (67-100% or 8 hours)
Walking/Standing Continually (67-100% or 8 hours)
Stooping/Bending Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Squatting Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Kneeling/Half Kneel Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Climbing Stair Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Reaching - Shoulder Level Continually (67-100% or 8 hours)
Reaching - Below Shoulder Continually (67-100% or 8 hours)
Reaching - Above Shoulder Continually (67-100% or 8 hours)
Repetitive Actions - Fine Manipulation Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact or call 608-775-0267

Equal Opportunity Employer