Dietetic Tech
About The Position
The Dietetic Tech provides daily administration of nutritional and therapeutic diet systems. The role modifies therapeutic menu selections and applies nutrition principles to patient menus to provide nutritionally adequate meals within physician-prescribed guidelines, working closely with the Dietitian. The position maintains records of diet prescriptions, participates in Quality Control Programs, and follows hospital-wide professionalism standards. The Dietetic Tech organizes the distribution of patient meals and nourishments, updates diet orders, checks trayline accuracy and food specifications, and coordinates with cooks regarding ordered food and special requests. The role also maintains an organized workspace and follows infection control and safe food service procedures while protecting patients' 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 duties and responsibilities of the job and consistently manage a fair workload.
- Use the knowledge and resources necessary to perform the job, including the Diet Office Book, default menus, soup and vegetable cycle lists, and Registered Dietitians.
- Follow infection control guidelines and safe food service procedures, including proper handwashing, hair covering, uniform, personal hygiene, and sanitation.
- Respect patients' rights, dignity, privacy, and confidentiality at all times.
- Organize the distribution of patient meals and nourishments and keep information organized and accessible.
- Maintain an organized, functional workspace and replenish stocked items daily.
- Update diet orders and modify and calculate therapeutic diets according to Dietitian-established guidelines.
- Check the trayline for appropriateness and accuracy, including adherence to specifications for appearance, quantity, and temperature.
- Contribute to increasing 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Paid time off.
- Career development and continuing education opportunities.
- Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee discount program.
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
