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Assesses the needs of pediatric diabetic patients and designs, implements and evaluates an individualized teaching plan for each patient. * Serves as a resource for patients, community and hospital ...

$49K - $88K/yr

The RD Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) is responsible to teach patient/family skills for diabetes ... interventions designed to meet them within specified time frames. Stays current with national ...

Dietitian Diabetes Educator

New Albany, IN · On-site

$29 - $38.75/hr

In collaboration with the physician and interdisciplinary team, the Certified Diabetes Educator develops and implements an individualized care plan designed to promote the patient's understanding and ...

Dietitian Diabetes Educator

New Albany, IN · On-site

$29 - $38.75/hr

In collaboration with the physician and interdisciplinary team, the Certified Diabetes Educator develops and implements an individualized care plan designed to promote the patient's understanding and ...

We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to ... diabetes through every step of their journey - when and how they need it. For more than 40 years ...

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What is a diabetes designer?

Diabetes Designers are professionals who create and develop products, tools, or technologies to help people manage diabetes more effectively. They may work on designing medical devices, digital health apps, wearable technology, or educational materials that support diabetes care. Their work involves understanding the unique needs of people with diabetes, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and applying principles of user-centered design to improve quality of life and health outcomes.

How does a diabetes designer collaborate with healthcare professionals and patients to create effective solutions?

As a Diabetes Designer, you will regularly work alongside endocrinologists, diabetes educators, and patients to ensure that your designs are both clinically effective and user-friendly. This collaboration often involves conducting user interviews, gathering feedback on prototypes, and iterating on designs based on real-world needs and challenges. Close teamwork helps ensure that the final products—such as digital tools, medical devices, or educational materials—truly meet the needs of people living with diabetes. Clear communication and empathy are key to translating medical requirements and patient experiences into innovative, practical solutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a diabetes designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Diabetes Designer, you need a solid background in biomedical engineering, human-centered design, and a strong understanding of diabetes management, typically supported by a degree in biomedical or product design. Familiarity with medical device prototyping tools, regulatory standards (like FDA or CE Mark), and digital health platforms is crucial. Exceptional empathy, collaboration, and problem-solving skills help in creating user-friendly solutions tailored to patients’ needs. These skills ensure that innovative, safe, and effective products are developed to improve the quality of life for people living with diabetes.

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Certified Diabetic Educator

Oakland, CA • On-site

Alameda Health System
Health Care and Social Assistance • 5 - 10K employees

Full-time

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8.3

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SUMMARY: Under general direction, to plan, organize and direct a nutrition program with a focus on diabetes management in the Alameda County Medical Center (ACMC), Ambulatory Care Services (ACS); to provide supervision and technical assistance to Health Education Unit and clinic staff, and to do related work as required.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE : The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.
1. Conducts needs assessment for nutrition and health services and nutrition education program. Implements and evaluates educational programs for Health Education Unit as needed.
2. Develops long-range goals and specific objectives for nutrition programs and related health programs.
3. Provides supervision and/or technical guidance to other Health Education Unit staff as needed.
4. Designs and coordinates training programs for students and dietetic interns.
5. Assists community groups in the development of standards for diabetes nutrition programs and in securing funding for these programs as applicable.
6. Educates and collaborates with ACMC, ACS, associated government agencies and community groups on nutrition related program and their research findings.
7. Designs, prepares and conducts in-service nutritional education programs for ACS staff and community groups as needed.
8. Reviews and prepares pamphlets and other nutrition informational aids for dissemination to the community.
9. Assists with data collection and evaluates the effectiveness of diabetes/nutrition interventions as evidenced by positive patient outcomes on an ongoing basis.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either I Experience : Two years as a Nutritionist/CDE with the Alameda County Medical Center or other comparable health care facility. OR II Education : Possession of a Master's degree in nutrition, public health nutrition, or other closely related field from an accredited college or university, and completion of an internship approved by the American Dietetic Association. CDE or CDE eligible. (CDE eligible: a clinician who has a minimum of two years of experience in diabetes self-management education in health care settings within the U.S.A. and completed 1,000 hours of diabetes self-management education within the past five years and currently employed in a primary role as a diabetes educator or its equivalent at the time of application of the CDE exam), AND two years experience in nutrition or dietetics, which includes at least one-year in a health agency performing program planning and evaluation related to but not limited to diabetes education. Experience supervising is highly desirable, OR III Education : Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in nutrition, public health nutrition or some other appropriate field from an accredited four-year college or university, Completion of an appropriate internship approved by the American Dietetic Association CDE or CDE eligible. Three years experience in nutrition or dietetics, which includes at least one-year in a health agency performing program planning and evaluation related to but not limited to diabetes education. Experience supervising is highly desirable.
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission of Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association; Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) by National Certification Board of Diabetes Education or eligible; Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

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