Diet Technician - ORMC

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietetic Technician provides support for patients’ dietetic and nutritional needs under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian. This role assists in delivering high-quality, patient-centered nutritional care while collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics or related field OR
Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR) credential
DTR credential must be validated through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
Bachelor’s Degree Candidates: Must maintain 50 continuing education units (CEUs) within a five-year period.
Associate Degree/DTR Candidates: Must maintain active DTR credential.
Minimum of one (1) year of healthcare experience required.

Responsibilities

Performs nutrition screenings in accordance with Clinical Nutrition Services policies and procedures.
Obtains, evaluates, and documents diet history information to support the planning of individualized nutritional care.
Provides instruction to patients and/or significant others regarding modified and therapeutic diets.
Communicates effectively with healthcare team members to coordinate nutritional care plans.
Ensures product safety through proper training, food handling practices, and quality control measures.
Maintains regular and punctual attendance in compliance with organizational policies, ADA, FMLA, and applicable federal, state, and local standards.
Adheres to all organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Participates in clinical performance improvement initiatives and focus studies as assigned.
Provides nutrition education and in-service training to patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Reviews and updates educational materials in collaboration with dietitians.
Participates in interdisciplinary healthcare team rounds.
Represents the organization at health fairs and community outreach events.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care, applying principles of growth and development across the lifespan to meet patient-specific nutritional needs.