Join Our Team as a Nutrition and Diet TechnicianWe are looking for a dedicated and skilled Nutrition and Diet Technician to evaluate and manage the nutritional health of our patients. As part of our clinical team, you will oversee nutritional assessments and develop appropriate dietary plans in accordance with established protocols.
Key Responsibilities:- Assess patients' nutritional status and identify those at risk for nutritional deficiencies.
- Comply with healthcare standards such as CBAHI and HACCP.
- Maintain effective staffing schedules to ensure the availability of trained nutrition professionals.
- Develop comprehensive nutritional assessments for diverse patient needs.
- Establish protocols for patients requiring specialized nutritional support.
- Monitor patient response to nutritional therapy and adjust plans accordingly.
- Develop policies for managing patients with various nutritional disorders.
- Ensure that patients’ cultural and food preferences are respected.
- Provide nutritional consultation and education to patients with chronic health conditions.
- Manage budgets and prepare financial strategies within the department.
- Oversee sterilization and compliance with infection control standards.
Qualifications & Experience:- Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition & Dietetics.
- Preferred certifications in clinical nutrition (ASPEN, ESPEN).
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in a hospital setting.
- Current registration with the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
- Master’s degree is preferred.
Skills and Competencies:- Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations and practices by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
- Expertise in dietetic interventions and evidence-based nutritional practices.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
- Ability to manage dietetic priorities considering patients’ overall health conditions.
