Clinical Dietetic Technician (CDT)

Terrestris Global Solutions•Bay Pines, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Clinical Dietetic Technician (CDT) to support the Veteran community in the Bay Pines, FL area. This position is open to all candidates, including Locum or Traveling professionals. The role involves providing professional customer service, managing meal orders, monitoring patient information, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure adherence to therapeutic diets and patient preferences. The position requires knowledge of various therapeutic diets, experience in food service within a hospital environment, and proficiency in basic computer functions. The company, Terrestris, is a rapidly growing private company recognized for its strong client and team relationships, transparency, and commitment to providing memorable services, rooted in USMC values.

Requirements

Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship.
A bachelor's degree or at least 24 semester hours in a nutrition-related field or Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR) credentials
Must have experience performing duties in food service in a hospital environment.
tray delivery and knowledge of tray assembly area procedures;
using dietetics software programs;
familiarity with regular and modified diets;
assisting with food selections;
following verbal and written instructions;
using computer equipment, phone system, and printers.
Knowledge of therapeutic diets, such as, but not limited to International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI), Renal, Diabetic, Cardiac, and Medical Nutrition Therapy for health and a wide variety of disease states.
Experience with performing basic computer functions, including but not limited to word processing, email communication, data entry, internet navigation, and use of common office software applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing and good customer service.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with the VA is a plus

Responsibilities

Provides professional and courteous customer service via telephone, email, and in-person
Prints, prepares, and reviews meal tickets for assigned area(s) via Computrition and/or Vista
Correctly interprets diet activity and patient information to ensure meal trays contain food items adhering to patient requests and preferences, and current therapeutic diet order
Conducts bedside and in-person ordering as assigned
Manages patient Room Service Meal orders by phone, entering into the Room Service Connect (RMS) software system within their diet parameters
Monitors Admissions, Discharges, Transfers (ADT), and Diet Changes, adjusting and processing in Computrition and Vista as appropriate
Retrieves computerized information/printouts to assist with tray and/or nourishment assembly such as standing orders, nourishment labels, tabulated recipe lists, and other simple information to assist in meal delivery
Collects information from patients and/or caretakers to support Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) including eating habits, allergies, diet, preferences, and updates Computrition
Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members, including RDNs, Nursing staff, and Nutrition and Food Service (NFS) staff
Checks trays for accuracy during meal service as assigned
Conducts in-person patient satisfaction surveys
Completes test trays, including testing temperature and taste
Complies with the FDA Food Code 2022, Supplement, VHA Directive 1439, and all local policies and procedures