Diet Technician PRN

HCA Healthcare • Arlington, TX

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About The Position

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Diet Technician PRN? At Medical City Arlington, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to 300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years. As a Dietary Technician, you will provide patients of all age groups with high quality Medical Nutrition Therapy following the Nutrition Care Process in consultation with and under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian.

Requirements

• Working towards or has a Bachelor's Degree in dietetics or nutrition/ Associate degree from ACEND-accredited Dietetic Technician Program and NDTR credential.
• One to two years of hospital clinical dietetic experience preferred.
• Food Handler Certifications within 30 days of employment.
• If registered dietetic technician must have NDTR credential.
• Completes individualized training through the orientation process and ongoing competency assessment.
• Maintains confidentiality, patient related, and complies with HIPAA standards.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written; ability to compose comprehensive medical record documentation using critical thinking skills.
• Reasoning, decision-making and organizational skills.
• Intermediate computer skills, knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word, Computrition and Meditech.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with excellent attention to details.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work with a diverse healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Perform timely nutrition screenings and basic assessments in consultation with or under the supervision of the dietitian in accordance with the assessment/reassessment policy.
• Identify patients at nutritional risk based on pre-established criteria and refer high risk patients to the dietitian.
• Develop and implement an individualized nutritional care plan.
• Obtain, calculate, and document calorie count results.
• Identify patient nutrition education needs and provide nutrition counseling to patients, family and/or caregivers.
• Adhere to nutrition care guidelines, the nutrition care manual, department/facility guidelines to provide evidence-based nutrition care.
• Participate in appropriate department and facility wide committees and community events.
• Participate in performance improvement.
• Mentors and precepts dietetic interns and new employees.
• Serves as a clinical resource for reliable nutrition information to all interdisciplinary team members, interns and the community.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree