Diet Technician 2

Loma Linda • Murrieta, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Diet Technician 2 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

• Associate's Degree in Dietetic Technology required.
• Minimum one year prior customer service or diet office experience setting highly preferred.
• Broad knowledge of nutritional food values, meal planning and therapeutic menu processes.
• Handling/gripping, speed movements, fine dexterity, hearing, writing and speaking skills necessary for the job.
• Able to read; write legibly; speak in English (and Spanish preferred) 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.
• Registered Diet Technician (DTR) certification required.
• Riverside County Food Service Handler Card required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Food or Nutrition 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: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees