Diet Technician (FT/PT) — Acute Care Nutrition

Compass Healthcare; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

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Retirement Plan

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Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is hiring a Diet Technician to join the Nutrition Team at Doctor's Hospital—Modesto. The position is available as FT, PT, and PRN in an acute care setting.

Ideal candidates hold NDTR certification (preferred) or equivalent, with a Bachelor's in Nutrition and hospital experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, EMR, and diet-office systems is expected.

Qualifications

• Credentialed as a Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related Science, required.
• One year hospital experience, preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, EMR and diet software tools.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Dietitian with patient data collection, nutrition screening, and modified menu planning.
• Assists patients in completing menu selections.
• Follows all guidelines in the Diet Manual and Clinical Nutrition Policies & Procedures.
• Complies with regulatory standards including HIPAA and patient rights policies.
• Trains and mentors patient services staff and interns.
• Participates in patient satisfaction programs and Quality Assurance initiatives.

Skills

Data collection

Nutrition screening

Menu planning

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Nutrient analysis software

Education

NDTR certification

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition

Tools

Diet office systems

Nutrient analysis programming

Job description

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is hiring a Diet Technician to join the Nutrition Team at Doctor's Hospital—Modesto. The position is available as FT, PT, and PRN in an acute care setting.

Ideal candidates hold NDTR certification (preferred) or equivalent, with a Bachelor's in Nutrition and hospital experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, EMR, and diet-office systems is expected.