Dietetic Technician

Sodexo is seeking a full-time Dietetic Technician, Registered for a Lifestyle Coordinator role in the Outpatient Bariatric Medicine department at Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, PA.  This position is remote but must be on-site one or two days per month, so candidates need to live a commutable distance from the location.  This remote Dietetic Technician will perform the initial assessment of patients via telehealth referred to the Bariatric Medicine program. 

• Serve as a Patient Navigator for the Weight Management Center, helping to guide and educate patients on options for weight management
• Assist with program development, promotion/marketing, screenings, and patient recruitment
• Assist and support departmental program evaluation and outcome measurement activities

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

• Dietetic Technician, Registered certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

• Ability to function independently

• Ability to communicate and work effectively with clients and the medical care team
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Effective written and verbal communication for all hospital and departmental programs and activities

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Minimum Education Requirement - Associate’s degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice in a Dietetic Technician Program as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), Bachelor’s degree with completion of required coursework in a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) as dictated by ACEND, or required coursework and supervised practice in a Certified Dietary Manager Program as dictated by the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers (CBDM)

Credentials Requirement:

• Meets eligibility requirements for Nutrition & Dietetics Technician, Registered (DTR/NDTR) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) by the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers (CBDM)
• Certification/licensure as required by state(s) of practice