Nutrition Care Technician (DTR): Patient Diet Support

01 Kaweah Delta Health Care District; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Full-time role

8-hour shifts

Job summary

Kaweah Health in Visalia, CA seeks a Registered Dietetic Technician (DTR) to provide high-quality nutrition care under supervision of a Registered Dietitian. You will review orders, screen patients for nutrition risk, educate patients and families, and support department operations in the scope of practice.

Responsibilities include implementing care plans, conducting screenings, documenting progress, and educating on diet plans.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of IDDSI standards, therapeutic diets, and nutrition documentation systems.
• Strong knowledge of nutrition principles and dietary modifications for health conditions.
• Proficiency in medical terminology and diet order interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Implements and monitors individualized nutrition care plans as directed by the Registered Dietitian.
• Conducts nutrition screenings to identify patients at nutritional risk.
• Monitors patient tolerance with diets, nutritional intake, and clinical progress; reports changes to the dietitian.
• Educates patients, families, and caregivers on diet plans, special diets, and nutrition guidelines.
• Provides nutrition counseling for general health promotion and disease management within the scope of practice.
• Regulatory Compliance and Documentation: completes documentation in the medical record according to facility policies and guidelines.
• Participates in quality assurance, performance improvement, and safety initiatives.
• Team Collaboration: works with the Registered Dietitian, dietary staff, nursing, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Assists in development and teaching of department in-services.

Skills

IDDSI standards

Therapeutic diets

Nutrition documentation

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

Kaweah Health in Visalia, CA seeks a Registered Dietetic Technician (DTR) to provide high-quality nutrition care under supervision of a Registered Dietitian. You will review orders, screen patients for nutrition risk, educate patients and families, and support department operations in the scope of practice.

Responsibilities include implementing care plans, conducting screenings, documenting progress, and educating on diet plans.