Dietetic Tech

Conifer Health Solutions•San Ramon, CA

About The Position

The Dietetic Tech provides daily administration of nutritional and therapeutic diet systems. The role modifies therapeutic menu selections and integrates nutrition principles into patient menus to provide nutritionally adequate meals consistent with physicians’ prescriptions, working closely with the Dietitian. The Dietetic Tech maintains records of diet prescriptions, participates in Quality Control Programs, and upholds hospital-wide professionalism standards. The position organizes patient meal and nourishment distribution, updates diet orders, and modifies and calculates therapeutic diets according to Dietitian-established guidelines. It checks trayline accuracy and appropriateness, including food appearance, quantity, and temperature, and coordinates with cooks to communicate ordered foods and special requests promptly. The role also follows infection-control and safe-food-service procedures, maintains an organized workspace and accessible records, and respects 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

Administer nutritional and therapeutic diet systems and maintain adequate records of diet prescriptions.
Modify therapeutic menu selections and integrate nutrition principles into patient menus according to physician prescriptions and Dietitian guidelines.
Use available resources, including the Diet Office Book, default menus, cycle lists, and Registered Dietitians, to perform the job duties.
Follow infection-control and safe-food-service guidelines, including proper handwashing, hair covering, uniform, personal hygiene, and sanitary procedures.
Respect patients’ dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.
Organize 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 with attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness.
Check the trayline for appropriateness and accuracy, including food specifications, appearance, quantity, and temperature.
Work to increase patient satisfaction.
Communicate ordered food and special requests to cooks in a timely fashion.
Participate in Quality Control Programs and maintain professionalism according to hospital-wide standards.
Consistently manage a fair workload and understand the duties and responsibilities of the job.