Clinical Diet Tech: Nutritional Assessments

Texas Children's; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's is seeking a Diet Technician to support clinical nutrition staff in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will screen patients for nutrition risk, document results, and coordinate referrals to the Clinical Dietitian.

The role includes nutrient intake analysis, calorie count studies, and data collection for quality control. Responsibilities include communicating with medical staff, assisting with diet orders, and providing age-appropriate education and menu adjustments.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma in a dietetic education program or a Bachelor's degree in a nutrition-related field.
• DTR (Dietetic Technician registered) credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screens and rescreens patients for nutrition risk.
• Documents results in medical records and refers to the Clinical Dietitian as per guidelines.
• Performs nutrient intake analysis and initiates calorie count studies.
• Communicates with clinical, medical and diet office staff to address nutritional needs.
• Assists dietitian in DME activities and attends departmental meetings.
• Coordinates special patient requests to facilitate accurate diet order implementation.
• Provides age-appropriate patient education and menu adjustments to support the patient care plan.
• Collects and inputs data for Departmental Quality Control Plan including formula room or sample audits, NPO/CL monitoring and Food/Drug education compliance monitoring.
• Adjusts care to accommodate all age groups including Neonates, Infants, Toddler, Preschool Age, School Age, Adolescent, and Adult.

Education

Technical diploma in Dietetic education program

Bachelor's degree in nutrition related field

Job description

Texas Children's is seeking a Diet Technician to support clinical nutrition staff in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will screen patients for nutrition risk, document results, and coordinate referrals to the Clinical Dietitian.

The role includes nutrient intake analysis, calorie count studies, and data collection for quality control. Responsibilities include communicating with medical staff, assisting with diet orders, and providing age-appropriate education and menu adjustments.