Ambassador - Food & Nutrition Services

Job Description

ECU Health

About ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.

Position Summary

Visit all newly admitted patients on advanced diets. Visit all patients who have advanced from NPO/Clear Liquid/Full Liquid diets. Visit with nursing staff on units to identify patients who need help ordering meals. Document and resolve any patient/nursing complaints regarding meal service. Communicate with Clinical Dietitians any patient related issues that they need to know about. Will provide coverage for call center operators or host/hostesses as requested by supervisor or managers. Conduct daily meal rounds. Complete AYR test trays.

Minimum Requirements

High Scool or equivalent is preferred

Experience - Related experience or education demonstrating knowledge of normal and modified diets and the Carbohydrate Counting and Protein Exchange Systems.

Previous networked computer experience preferred; Basic typing skills; Good verbal and written communication skills; Ability to work independently and complete assignments in a timely manner.

Must be able to read, write and speak English (Bilingual in Spanish is preferred)

Nutrition education background or previous hospital food service, diet office, of clerical experience preferred.

1 to 3 years of work experience is required.

Other Information

Part time with benefits

Rotating Shift: 6am - 2:30pm, 10:30am - 7pm

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.