Dietetic Tech

Baptist Health System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Baptist Health System in San Antonio is seeking a Dietetic Tech to support patient nutritional care through various skilled duties. The role includes assessing diet orders, assisting patients with menu selections, and maintaining dietary data.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of a high school diploma and ideally an associate's degree in Dietetic Technician. Experience in healthcare food service along with required certifications is crucial for success in this role. Join us to make a positive impact in our community.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• Associate's Degree in Dietetic Technician or 2 years of college in Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
• 1 to 2 years experience in Healthcare Food Service setting required.

Responsibilities

• Examine diet orders and prepare production sheets.
• Call patients for menu selection assistance.
• Process new diet orders and modifications.

Skills

Patient communication

Nutritional care

Data entry

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Associate's Degree in Dietetic Technician

Tools

Food service software

Job description

Overview

Baptist Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

We understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work‑life balance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

Job Summary

The Dietetic Tech performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties related to patient’s nutritional care such as entering dietary data into the computer, maintaining accurate patient profiles, and obtaining patient food preferences. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

PRN rotate.

Responsibilities

• Examines diet orders and menus received from hospital units and prepares production sheets of specific foods to be prepared for the kitchen staff.
• Calls patients to assist/receive menu selection.
• Processes new diet orders and changes to the patient diet order as required. Generates and edits patient tray tickets and if necessary enters data into the computer.
• Modifies diets following standards established by the Registered Dietitian.
• Interviews patients and/or caregivers to obtain food preferences if necessary.
• Answers telephone calls and relays information concerning meal changes, complaints, or patient discharges to the Supervisor or Registered Dietitians.
• Works tray line/tray accuracy as required for timely and accurate patient services as needed.
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively.
• Maintains safe work environment.
• Addresses patient population-specific needs.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: High School Graduate or equivalent.

Preferred Education: Associate’s Degree in Dietetic Technician or at least 2 years of college education in Nutrition and Dietetics.

Minimum Experience: 1 to 2 years in a Healthcare Food Service setting.

Preferred Experience: 3 to 5 years in Healthcare Food Service setting and computer experience.

Required Certifications/Licensure: ANSI Accredited Texas Food Handler or ANSI Accredited Food Manager course or Certified Food Manager from the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District.

Preferred Certifications/Licensure: Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association as a Dietetic Technician, Registered.

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