Registered Dietetic Technician I (DTR) - Part Time

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The Registered Dietetic Technician (DTR) provides nutrition care services to patients under the guidance of a Registered Dietitian (RD), within the scope of practice and ADA Practice Standards. The position assists Clinical Dietitians with screening and evaluating patients’ nutrition care needs, developing nutrition care plans, diet counseling, and recordkeeping. DTRs may supervise patient food service production and service under supervisory guidance. The role supports food and service expectations for patients and visitors, performs duties with sensitivity to the special populations served, and works effectively with medical and support personnel across departments to meet patient care goals and respond to requests promptly. DTRs also provide direct care to individual patients on designated units in the inpatient acute care setting.

Requirements

• B.A. or B.S. in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field.
• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (DTR) or eligible to take the National Registration exam.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Computer proficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in healthcare food and nutrition service operations, as a diet aide, or comparable experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality services based on patients’ expectations and needs.
• Interview patients to obtain and verify information, using appropriate patient interview techniques.
• Review diet orders as part of the evaluation process.
• Explain menu modifications and substitutions to patients.
• Demonstrate knowledge of nutrition risk factors.
• Assist Clinical Dietitians with screening and evaluating nutrition care needs, developing nutrition care plans, diet counseling, and recordkeeping.
• Provide direct care to individual patients on designated units in the inpatient acute care setting.
• May supervise patient food service production and service under supervisory guidance.
• Work effectively with inter- and intra-department medical and support personnel to meet patient care goals and respond to requests in a timely manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level