Dietetic Technician

The Emily Program; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Company 401(k) matching

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

The Emily Program in Durham, NC is seeking a Dietetic Technician to support diet orders, meal planning, and nutrition education as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will coordinate with registered dietitians and culinary services to ensure accurate diet orders and patient-safe meals, while documenting and coaching clients in therapeutic meals.

This full-time role requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual with relevant education and preferably clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Dietetic Technology or bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Science is required or preferred.
• One year of clinical or public health experience is preferred.
• Experience with eating disorders is preferred.
• Basic Life Support and First Aid certifications may be required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Communicates all diet orders, allergies/food intolerances and dietary accommodations to the culinary team.
• Collaborates with registered dietitian(s) and culinary services to ensure all diet orders and dietary restrictions are accommodated.
• Assists culinary team with managing dietary accommodations.
• Executes production of individualized client trays per the tray ticket system.
• Provides active meal coaching and support for clients in Therapeutic Supported Meals.

Skills

Dietetic knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Dietetic Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Science

Job description

Our vision is a world of peaceful relationships with food, weight, and body image, where everyone with an eating disorder can experience recovery. We believe that exceptional, individualized care leads to lasting recovery from eating disorders. That’s why our teams are comprised of compassionate, dedicated professionals from a variety of backgrounds who collaborate to provide the very best evidence-based care for our clients at all levels of care.

Position Overview

Works closely with clients, their families, and staff (registered dietitians, therapists, culinary services, and frontline team members). Acts as liaison for the registered dietitian and culinary services to support the execution of registered dietitian prescribed diet orders/meal plans. Utilizes knowledge of nutrition principals to provide basic nutrition education to clients and culinary services. Assists the registered dietitian and basic culinary support as needed.

Schedule

• Full Time 1.0 FTE, (40hr/wk), working Monday through Friday 7:45 - 3:30pm.

Compensation

Dietetic Technician: $21.00 - 24.00 Hourly

Final Compensation offered will be within pay range based on qualifications/experience met for the position

Duties And Responsibilities

• Communicates all diet orders, allergies/food intolerances and dietary accommodations to the culinary team.
• Collaborates with registered dietitian(s) and culinary services to ensure all diet orders/dietary restrictions/dietary needs prescribed by the registered dietitian are accurately accommodated.
• Assists culinary team with managing dietary accommodations.
• Partners with the culinary team in executing production of individualized client trays per the tray ticket system.
• Provides active meal coaching and support for clients in Therapeutic Supported Meals as assigned.
• Plans, prepares, facilitates assigned nutrition groups and completes documentation of groups provided in the EHR.
• Assists the dietitian in completing a variety of clinical tasks such as daily weight tracking, group preparation, meal plan compliance, and meal planning.
• Supports the culinary team in maintaining the patient pantry with proper labeling of food items with allergy, dietary modification, and proper portioning language (i.e., exchanges, entrée and sides).
• Follows all regulatory and organizational policies and procedures.
• Maintains at all times the confidentiality of former and current Emily Program and Veritas clients’ protected health information, as directed by state and federal law, and Emily Program and Veritas policy.
• Maintains at all times the confidentiality of proprietary information, which includes but is not limited to, trade secrets, sensitive company information, and generally any company information not made available to the public.
• Attends assigned meetings.
• Completes all assigned mandatory trainings.
• Participates in administrative and clinical supervision.
• Seeks supervision when needed.
• Drive clients, staff, and supplies in the company vehicle as needed.
• May provide coverage as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Dietetic Technology or a bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Science or Nutrition is required (registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration is not required).
• Employees at Residential or Inpatient sites must have a valid driver’s license and be authorized to drive.
• One year of clinical or public health experience preferred.
• Previous eating disorder experience is preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Employees at Residential or Inpatient sites are required to have a current Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• Employees at Residential or Inpatient are required to have a current First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
• Employees at residential or inpatient sites in North Carolina or Georgia are required to have a current CPI certification within 30 days of hire
• ServSafe Food Handler certification required

Workplace Environment

• Standing 60-65% and Sitting 35-40%
• Bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping or crouching when appropriate, on occasion
• Lift, carry, push or pull up to approx. 40 pounds (supplies, etc.)

What We Offer

Employee Benefits:

We understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits package. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing a range of plans to meet your needs.

For Full-time Employees, We Offer

• HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
• Dental insurance (Delta Dental)
• Vision insurance (EyeMed)
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) plan available two months after start date
• Company 401(k) matching for up to 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your compensation

Paid time off is a crucial part of maintaining work and life balance. Our generous PTO plan accrues annually and begins with your first whole pay period. Eligible employees enjoy seven paid holidays and one floating holiday in addition to their regular PTO.