Dietetic Tech

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • San Ramon, CA

6d • $25 - $35

About The Position

The Dietetic Tech provides the daily administration of nutritional and therapeutic diet systems. Working closely with the Dietitian, this role modifies therapeutic menu selections and incorporates nutrition principles into patient menus to provide nutritionally adequate meals within the guidelines of physician prescriptions. 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 guidelines. The role also checks trayline items for accuracy and appropriateness, coordinates food orders and special requests with cooks, and maintains a clean, organized, and adequately stocked workspace while following infection-control and food-safety procedures. Patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality must be respected at all times.

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 needed to perform the job, including the Diet Office Book, default menus, soup and vegetable cycle lists, and registered dietitians.
• Follow infection-control guidelines for safe food service, including proper handwashing, hair covering, uniform, personal hygiene, and sanitary procedures.
• Respect patients’ rights, dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.
• 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 guidelines.
• Check the trayline for appropriateness and accuracy, including specifications, appearance, quantity, and temperature.
• Work to increase patient satisfaction.
• Communicate ordered food and special requests to cooks 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED