Dietetic Technician

Banner Health•Sun City West, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietetic Technician provides clinical nutrition care for patients at moderate and low nutritional risk in collaboration with Registered Dietitians and other health care team members. The role includes conducting patient interviews and nutrition assessments, delivering individualized diet education, and supporting nutrition interventions as part of patient care plans. The technician educates patients and families about meal selections within dietary restrictions and helps patients work toward their care goals. The position works with a team of five Registered Dietitians. Clinical systems training is provided, and the organization describes a strong learning environment with opportunities for professional development. The schedule is full-time, five days per week, with flexible start times between 6:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Weekend or weekday coverage options may be considered, and holiday rotation or coverage is possible.

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 Nutritional Science; or equivalent knowledge typically obtained through five years of acute-care nutrition experience.
Strong communication skills and comfort speaking with patients and care team members.
Ability to work independently, stay organized, and collaborate effectively.
Openness to learning and professional growth.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide nutrition education and instruction on identified diet plans to individual patients, groups, and patient families, based on physician orders or educational needs; may also provide community education.
Prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to maintain productivity standards and support an efficient, cost-effective nutrition care program.
Perform timely nutrition assessments in designated areas and, where applicable, screen patients using designated criteria to identify nutritional risk and determine nutritional status according to nutrition practice guidelines.
Follow up with and monitor patients identified for rescreening and reassessment, refer patients to a dietitian, and document pertinent information in medical records and 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 a dietitian, supervisor, or other health care team member about patient concerns when appropriate.
May direct department staff in activities needed to provide quality nutrition patient care.