BSS Dietetic Technician DTR

Banner Health•Mesa, AZ

About The Position

The Dietetic Technician works collaboratively with Registered Dietitians and other members of the health care team to provide clinical nutrition care for patients at moderate and low nutritional risk. The role includes assessing patients and educating patients and families about meal selections that meet dietary restrictions and support patient goals. This is a per diem position with flexible scheduling; employees must be available to work at least every other weekend. Per diem roles are used as needed across Banner Health facilities and do not guarantee hours or include a medical benefits package. The position may provide nutrition education to individuals, groups, families, and the community; perform nutrition assessments and screenings in designated areas; monitor and follow up with patients; document relevant information in medical records and care plans; assist with quality improvement and meal rounds; and consult with dietitians or other health care team members about patient care concerns. The role may also provide direction to department staff in activities related to quality nutrition care. Banner Staffing Services per diem team members are eligible to apply as internal applicants for regular Banner Health opportunities. A post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen, and background check covering employment, criminal, and education history are required. Employees at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital or the Whole Health Clinic must have and maintain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Requirements

An associate degree from an approved Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Dietetic Technician program and successful completion of the DTR exam within six months of employment; or a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics; or equivalent knowledge typically obtained through five years of acute-care nutrition experience.
Availability to work at least every other weekend and flexibility to accommodate per diem scheduling.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital or the Whole Health Clinic must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at hire and maintain it throughout employment.
Completion of a post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen, and background check is required.

Nice To Haves

Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR).
Experience in nutrition within an acute-care setting.
Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Provide nutrition education and instruction on prescribed diet plans to individual patients, groups, families, and, when applicable, the community.
Prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to meet productivity and service excellence standards.
Assist dietitians in providing an efficient and cost-effective nutrition care program.
In designated areas, complete timely nutrition assessments and screenings using established criteria and nutrition practice guidelines.
Follow up with and monitor patients requiring re-screening or reassessment, and refer patients to a dietitian as appropriate.
Document relevant information in medical records and patient care plans in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Assist with continuous quality improvement and problem-solving activities, and conduct meal rounds as indicated.
Make clinical judgment decisions related to patient care and consult dietitians, supervisors, or other health care team members about patient concerns as appropriate.
May direct department staff in activities necessary to provide quality nutrition patient care.