Clinical Diet Technician II - PRN

Texas Health Resources; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Health Resources is seeking a Clinical Diet Technician II in Dallas. This role involves providing nutrition care services, assisting dietitians, and ensuring high-quality patient care. Ideal candidates will have an Associate's Degree in Food & Nutrition and relevant experience. Join a supportive team environment focused on community health improvement.

Benefits

401k

PTO

Medical and Dental Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Programs

Opportunities for Growth

Qualifications

• 6 months customer service or nutrition-related experience required.
• DTR - Dietetic Technician, Registered upon hire required.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition care services to age-appropriate patients under supervision.
• Assist RD with data collection for nutrition assessment.
• Communicate effectively with team members.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Food & Nutrition

Bachelor's Degree in Food & Nutrition

Job description

Clinical Diet Technician II

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work location: Texas Health Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Ln. TX 75231

Work hours: PRN as needed, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, or 11 am – 7:00 pm. Must be able to work 1-2 weekends a month.

Department highlights:

• Fast paced, high acuity patient load
• Clinical nutrition department values teamwork and flexibility
• Job responsibility will also include taking patient meal calls.

Here’s What You Need

• Associate's Degree in Food & Nutrition or related field Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Food & Nutrition or related field Preferred
• 6 Months customer service or nutrition related experience Required
• DTR - Dietetic Technician, Registered Upon Hire Required

What You Will Do

• Perform nutrition care services to age-appropriate patients under the supervision of an RD.
• Assist the RD with data collection and other activities to contribute to nutrition assessment of patients. Use electronic information management tools including the electronic health records, web-based applications, and food service database systems.
• Perform all aspects of Infant Formula Room, including calculating infant formulations, formula preparation, inventory, and delivery while adhering to policies and procedures.
• Follow proper safety and sanitation procedures. Follow infection control policies.
• Participate in quality assurance and process improvement activities to document outcomes of services; compliance with regulations, policies and procedures; conduct peer audits for quality; monitor and address customer satisfaction.
• Provide direct support to dietitians and food service in patient care including meal selections and patient education, as appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with all team members, providing information by telephone, in written form, email, or in person.
• Demonstrate effective teamwork and communication with peers, and internal and external customers.
• Develop relationships with food service staff and have knowledge of departmental operations.
• Assist dietitian in training of employees. Provide nutrition education to staff as assigned.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Clinical Diet Tech

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs, and other benefits.
• Delivery of high-quality patient care through nursing education, research, and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with opportunities for growth.

Entity Highlights:

Texas Health Dallas has been a leader in healthcare in North Texas for over 50 years. We are an 875-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving our community since 1966. We specialize in cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, women’s services, emergency medicine, and more. We are a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a Comprehensive Stroke and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, and provide wellness services, outpatient surgery, and women’s imaging services. We are certified by the Joint Commission as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, a Level I Trauma Center, a Comprehensive Heart Attack Center, and a Magnet hospital. Join our team and help us improve community health every day. You belong here.

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve community health, let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards at https://jobs.texashealth.org/why-texas-health/

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