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Dietetic Technicians: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
Assist in the provision of food service and nutritional programs, under the supervision of a dietitian. May plan and produce meals based on established guidelines, teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals.
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This source lists 13 tasks, including 10 marked Core and 3 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2021.
13 tasks shown
Core · Task 23922 · 08/2021 · Incumbent
Observe and monitor patient food intake and body weight, and report changes, progress, and dietary problems to dietician.
Core · Task 20421 · 08/2021 · Incumbent
Conduct nutritional assessments of individuals, including obtaining and evaluating individuals' dietary histories, to plan nutritional programs.
Core · Task 4165 · 08/2021 · Incumbent
Prepare a major meal, following recipes and determining group food quantities.
Core · Task 4167 · 08/2021 · Incumbent
Supervise food production or service or assist dietitians or nutritionists in food service supervision or planning.
Core · Task 4169 · 08/2021 · Incumbent
Plan menus or diets or guide individuals or families in food selection, preparation, or menu planning, based upon nutritional needs and established guidelines.
Core · Task 4171 · 08/2021 · Incumbent
Develop job specifications, job descriptions, or work schedules.
Core · Task 23923 · 08/2021 · Incumbent
Attend interdisciplinary meetings with other health care professionals to discuss patient care.
Core · Task 4173 · 08/2021 · Incumbent
Provide dietitians with assistance researching food, nutrition, or food service systems.
Core · Task 4172 · 08/2021 · Incumbent
Select, schedule, or conduct orientation or in-service education programs.
Core · Task 4166 · 08/2021 · Incumbent
Analyze menus or recipes, standardize recipes, or test new products.
Supplemental · Task 4170 · 08/2021 · Incumbent
Determine food and beverage costs and assist in implementing cost control procedures.
Supplemental · Task 4175 · 08/2021 · Incumbent
Refer patients to other relevant services to provide continuity of care.
Supplemental · Task 4174 · 08/2021 · Incumbent
Deliver speeches on diet, nutrition, or health to promote healthy eating habits and illness prevention and treatment.
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