Dietetic Tech

Tenet Healthcare; San Ramon (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare in San Ramon, CA is seeking a per diem Diet Aide to provide daily administration of nutritional and therapeutic diet services in the Dietary department. You will modify menu selections under the Dietitian’s guidance to meet physician prescriptions and patient needs.

Responsibilities include documenting diet orders, maintaining accurate records, ensuring infection control, and coordinating with cooks to fulfill special requests while upholding patient dignity and privacy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Six (6) months of Hospital or Food Service experience within the past six (6) years, OR a four (4) year degree in Nutrition.
• DTR (Registered Dietetic Tech) preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide daily administration of nutritional and therapeutic diet systems.
• Modify therapeutic menu selections under the Dietitian's guidance.
• Maintain records of diet prescriptions and participate in Quality Control Programs.
• Follow infection control guidelines to ensure safe food service and maintain patient dignity and privacy.
• Coordinate with cooks to fulfill special requests and ensure timely communication.

Skills

Dietary care

Food service

Hygiene standards

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

DTR (Registered Dietetic Tech) preferred

Job description

Job Type: Per Diem

Job Shift: Rotate

Holiday Rotation:

Department: Dietary

Provide the daily administration of nutritional and therapeutic diet systems. Modify therapeutic menu selections and integrate nutrition principles to patient's menus to provide nutritionally adequate meals within the guidelines of the physician's prescription, working closely with the Dietitian. Maintain adequate records of diet prescriptions, participate in Quality Control Programs and maintain professionalism according to hospital wide standards.

Responsibilities

• Understand the duties and responsibilities of the job, consistently managing a fair work load.
• Has the knowledge necessary to perform the job, utilizing resources as needed (ie, the Diet Office Book, the default menus, the soup and vegetable cycle lists, RDs).
• Follows Infection Control Guidelines to ensure Safe Food Service. Includes proper handwashing, hair covering, uniform, personal hygiene and sanitary procedures.
• Assures that the rights of all patients are respected with dignity, with privacy and confidentiality provided at all times.
• Organize the distribution of meals and nourishments for patients. Keeps information organized and accessible.
• Maintains an organized, functional workspace, making sure stocked items are replenished daily.
• Update diet orders, modify and calculate therapeutic diets according to guidelines set up by the Dietitian.
• Modify and calculate therapeutic diets according to guidelines set up by the Dietitian, showing attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness.
• Checks the trayline for appropriateness and accuracy. Assures adherence to specifications, observing appearance, quantity and temperature.
• Committed to increasing patient satisfaction.
• Work with the cooks to ensure ordered food and special requests are communicated in a timely fashion.

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience/Skills: Six (6) months of Hospital or Food Service experience within the past six (6) years, OR a four (4) year degree in Nutrition

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials: DTR (Registered Dietetic Tech) preferred

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