Diet Tech

Compass Group•Los Angeles, CA

5d•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 is at a safety net hospital serving a diverse population. The successful candidate will be a dietetic technician, registered who enjoys providing nutrition education in group settings. The outpatient DTR will provide instruction on diabetes, weight management, and CKD with the potential to expand into other areas. Other duties include but are not limited to: inpatient cross coverage, creating educational handouts, assisting with patient scheduling, and data analysis.

Requirements

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), preferred

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
Inpatient cross coverage
Creating educational handouts
Assisting with patient scheduling
Data analysis