Diet Tech
About The Position
Morrison Healthcare is hiring a Diet Technician to join the Nutrition Team at Hi Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree, California. The role supports patient nutrition services in an acute care medical center by assisting the Dietitian with nutrition screening, patient data collection, and modified menu planning. The position is listed as full-time, part-time, or PRN; the schedule is Monday through Friday. Pay is $25 to $39 per hour. The successful candidate will help patients select menus, follow the Company Diet Manual and Clinical Nutrition Policies & Procedures Manual, and comply with regulatory standards, confidentiality requirements, HIPAA regulations, and patient-rights policies. The Diet Technician may train and mentor patient services staff and interns, and will participate in patient satisfaction, departmental, and facility-wide quality assurance and performance improvement programs. A bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or a related science is required. A registered Nutrition and Dietetics Technician credential and one year of hospital experience are preferred. Candidates should be able to use Microsoft Office, electronic medical record and diet office systems, and nutrient analysis programming. Morrison Healthcare is part of Compass Group and describes its culture as focused on caring for people, fostering belonging, and nourishing patients, caregivers, and communities. The employer is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or a related science.
- Possess the skills to effectively use Microsoft Office applications, electronic medical record and 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 year of hospital experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Dietitian with patient data collection, nutrition screening, and modified menu planning.
- Assist patients in completing menu selections.
- Follow the Company Diet Manual and the Clinical Nutrition Policies & Procedures Manual.
- Comply with federal, state, and accrediting agency standards and facility confidentiality, HIPAA, and patient-rights policies.
- Train and mentor patient services staff and interns, as applicable.
- Participate in patient satisfaction programs, departmental meetings, and facility-wide Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement programs.
Benefits
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Legal Services
- Choice Auto and Home Program
- Medical insurance (full-time positions)
- Dental insurance (full-time positions)
- Vision insurance (full-time positions)
- Life Insurance/AD (full-time positions)
- Disability Insurance (full-time positions)
- Commuter Benefits (full-time positions)
- Employee Assistance Program (full-time positions)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (full-time positions)
- Paid and/or unpaid time off may be available in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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Job Type
Full-time
