Dietetic Tech

Conifer Health Solutions•San Ramon, CA

About The Position

The Dietetic Tech provides daily administration of nutritional and therapeutic diet systems. Working closely with the Dietitian, the role modifies therapeutic menu selections and integrates nutrition principles into patient menus to provide nutritionally adequate meals within physician-prescribed guidelines. The position maintains records of diet prescriptions, participates in Quality Control Programs, and follows hospital-wide standards of professionalism. The Dietetic Tech organizes patient meal and nourishment distribution, updates diet orders, and modifies and calculates therapeutic diets according to Dietitian-established guidelines. The role checks trayline accuracy and appropriateness, monitors food appearance, quantity, and temperature, and coordinates with cooks to communicate ordered food and special requests in a timely manner. It also maintains an organized workspace and follows infection-control and food-safety practices while respecting patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Six months of hospital or food-service experience within the past six years, or a four-year degree in Nutrition.

Nice To Haves

Registered Dietetic Technician (DTR) credential preferred.

Responsibilities

Understand the job duties and responsibilities and consistently manage a fair workload.
Use relevant resources as needed, including the Diet Office Book, default menus, soup and vegetable cycle lists, and Registered Dietitians.
Follow infection-control guidelines and safe food-service practices, including proper handwashing, hair covering, uniform, personal hygiene, and sanitary procedures.
Respect patients’ rights, dignity, privacy, and confidentiality at all times.
Organize distribution of patient meals and nourishments.
Keep information organized and accessible, and maintain an organized, functional workspace with stocked items replenished daily.
Update diet orders and modify and calculate therapeutic diets according to guidelines established by the Dietitian, with attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness.
Check the trayline for appropriateness and accuracy, ensuring adherence to specifications for appearance, quantity, and temperature.
Support increased patient satisfaction.
Work with cooks to communicate ordered food and special requests in a timely manner.
Maintain adequate records of diet prescriptions and participate in Quality Control Programs.
Maintain professionalism according to hospital-wide standards.