Hospital Dietetic Technician: Nutrition Care & Education

Tohono O'odham Nation; Sells (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Tohono O'odham Nation Health Care (TONHC) Sells Hospital seeks a Dietetic Technician to perform nutrition screening, assist with clinical nutrition care for patients and families, and collect data for care planning. The role includes counseling and education, coordinating trayline diets, and supporting staff with diet orders and cultural preferences.

Applicants will provide nutrition education, participate in rounds, and contribute to community nutrition events while working under the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a closely related field.
• One year of specialized work experience equivalent as a Dietetic Technician in a hospital-based or closely related environment.

Responsibilities

• Screen the nutrition risk of hospitalized patients to determine intervention needs.
• Counsel patients on diets and adapt plans to cultural preferences.
• Coordinate patient foodservice needs with staff to meet diet orders and preferences.
• Develop and update nutrition education materials for patients and staff.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and community nutrition events.

Skills

Nutrition care

Patient counseling

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Food safety

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Tools

Kardex system

Job description

Tohono O'odham Nation Health Care (TONHC) Sells Hospital seeks a Dietetic Technician to perform nutrition screening, assist with clinical nutrition care for patients and families, and collect data for care planning. The role includes counseling and education, coordinating trayline diets, and supporting staff with diet orders and cultural preferences.

Applicants will provide nutrition education, participate in rounds, and contribute to community nutrition events while working under the