Diet Technician 1

Loma Linda • Murrieta, CA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The Dietetic Technician 1 provides patients on a specialized diet program the opportunity to select menu items, ensuring that nutritional restrictions and food preferences have been met. Participates in training newly hired Diet Office staff. Attends meetings, in-services, and area-specific meetings as required. Participates in weekend and holiday rotation. Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Broad knowledge of nutritional food values, meal planning and therapeutic menu processes.
• Able to read; write legibly; speak in English with professional quality.
• Use calculator, computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Operate and troubleshoot basic office and patient care equipment required for the position.
• Perform required patient care activities related to the position.
• Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others.
• Work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure.
• Collaborate and accept direction.
• Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone.
• Think critically.
• Manage multiple assignments effectively.
• Organize and prioritize workload.
• Work well under pressure.
• Display a positive and professional demeanor to patients, family members, and co-workers, and consistently enforce the facility's policies.
• Problem solve.
• Recall information with accuracy.
• Pay close attention to detail.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to distinguish colors as necessary.
• Hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace.
• See adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position.
• Riverside County Food Handler Card required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree in Dietetic Technology preferred.
• Minimum one year prior customer service or diet office experience highly preferred.
• Spanish preferred.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides patients on a specialized diet program the opportunity to select menu items, ensuring that nutritional restrictions and food preferences have been met.
• Participates in training newly hired Diet Office staff.
• Attends meetings, in-services, and area-specific meetings as required.
• Participates in weekend and holiday rotation.
• Performs other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees