Hospital Dietetic Technician: Nutrition & Education

Tohono O'odham Nation Healthcare; Sells (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dietetic Technician at Tohono O'odham Nation Health Care (TONHC) serves in the Nutrition and Dietetic Services Department at Sells Hospital. Primary duties include nutrition screening, patient education, and coordinating dietary needs with the trayline to meet medical orders and patient preferences.

Responsibilities extend to documenting care plans, supporting interdisciplinary rounds, and participating in community nutrition events.

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

• Perform nutrition screening for hospitalized patients.
• Assist with clinical nutrition care for patients and families.
• Educate patients and families on nutrition.
• Coordinate patient food preferences with trayline diets.
• Document nutrition care plans in the medical record.
• Conduct nutrition interviews and assess dietary needs.
• Participate in community health outreach events.

Skills

Nutrition care

Dietary counseling

Food safety

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics

Tools

Kardex system

Electronic Health Record

Job description

The Dietetic Technician at Tohono O'odham Nation Health Care (TONHC) serves in the Nutrition and Dietetic Services Department at Sells Hospital. Primary duties include nutrition screening, patient education, and coordinating dietary needs with the trayline to meet medical orders and patient preferences.

Responsibilities extend to documenting care plans, supporting interdisciplinary rounds, and participating in community nutrition events.