Hospital Diet Technician (FT/PT) — Acute Care Nutrition

Compass Group USA; Joshua Tree (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identify Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Commuter Benefits

FSAs

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group company, is hiring a Diet Technician (FT/PT/PRN) to join our Nutrition Team at Hi Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree, CA. The role supports dietitians with patient data collection, nutrition screening, and menu planning in a fast-paced acute care setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Nutrition Technician credential (CDR registered preferred) and a bachelor's degree in Nutrition.

Qualifications

• Credentialed as a Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered by the CDR (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related Science is required.
• One year of hospital experience is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, EMR and diet office systems, and nutrient analysis programming.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dietitian with patient data collection, nutrition screening, and modified menu planning.
• Assist patients in completing menu selections.
• Follow the Company Diet Manual and Clinical Nutrition Policies & Procedures Manual.
• Complies with regulatory standards and HIPAA, trains staff and interns as applicable.
• Participates in patient satisfaction programs and QA/PI initiatives.

Skills

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Diet office systems

Nutrient analysis software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related Science

CDR-registered Nutrition and Dietetics Technician credential (preferred)

Tools

Diet office systems

EMR software

Job description

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group company, is hiring a Diet Technician (FT/PT/PRN) to join our Nutrition Team at Hi Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree, CA. The role supports dietitians with patient data collection, nutrition screening, and menu planning in a fast-paced acute care setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Nutrition Technician credential (CDR registered preferred) and a bachelor's degree in Nutrition.