Diet Tech
Compass Group•Los Angeles, CA
•$25 - $30•Onsite
About The Position
Morrison Healthcare is seeking a Diet Technician (FT) to join their Nutrition Team in an acute care medical center in Los Angeles, CA. This role involves providing nutrition education in group settings, focusing on diabetes, weight management, and CKD, with potential for expansion. Duties also include inpatient cross coverage, creating educational materials, assisting with patient scheduling, and data analysis. The position is located at a safety net hospital serving a diverse population.
Requirements
- Credentialed as a Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related Science, required
- One (1) year of hospital experience, preferred
- Possess the necessary skills to effectively utilize Microsoft office applications, electronic medical record & diet office systems, and nutrient analysis programming
Nice To Haves
- Credentialed as a Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
- One (1) year of hospital experience
Responsibilities
- Assists the Dietitian with patient data collection, nutrition screening, and modified menu planning
- Assists patients in completing menu selections
- Follows all guidelines as outlined within the Company Diet Manual and the Clinical Nutrition Policies & Procedures Manual
- Complies with all regulatory standards to include federal, state, and accrediting agencies, while adhering to facility confidentiality, HIPPA regulations, and patient rights policies
- Trains and mentor’s patient services staff and interns as applicable
- Participates in patient satisfaction programs, departmental meetings, and facility wide Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement programs
- Provides nutrition education in group settings
- Provides instruction on diabetes, weight management, and CKD
- Performs inpatient cross coverage
- Creates educational handouts
- Assists with patient scheduling
- Performs data analysis
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Flexible Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Personal Leave
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- meal plan CEU's
- phone stipend
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
