Dietetic Tech

Conifer Health Solutions • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus. Summary Under general supervision, performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties related to patient’s nutritional care such as: entering dietary data into the computer, maintaining accurate patient profiles, and obtaining patient food preferences. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School Graduate or equivalent
• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 to 2 years in a Healthcare Food Service setting
• REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: ANSI Accredited Texas Food Handler or ANSI Accredited Food Manager course or Certified Food Manager from the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District

Nice To Haves

• PREFERRED EDUCATION: Associates Degree in Dietetic Technician or at least 2 years of college education in Nutrition and Dietetics
• PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 3 to 5 years in Healthcare Food Service setting and computer experience
• PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association as a Dietetic Technician, Registered.

Responsibilities

• Examines diet orders and menus received from hospital units and prepare production sheets of specific foods to be prepared for the kitchen staff.
• Calls patients to assist/receive menu selection.
• Processes new diet orders and changes to the patient diet order as required.
• Generates and edits patient tray tickets and if necessary enters data into the computer.
• Modifies diets following standards established by the Registered Dietitian.
• Interviews patients and/or caregivers to obtain food preferences if necessary.
• Answers telephones calls and relays information concerning meal changes, complaints, or patient discharges to the Supervisor or Registered Dietitians.
• Works tray line/tray accuracy as required for timely and accurate patient services as needed.
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
• Maintains safe work environment
• Addresses patient population-specific needs
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees