Dietetic Technician

Job Description

Responsible for overseeing & updating patient's diet information in the food management system, CBORD. Under supervision, modifies patient menu selections in accordance with patient's diet prescription, and provides consultation to patient and family as directed.

Job Responsibility

Answers telephones and relays information to kitchen staff concerning diet changes,

meal changes, complaints, food allergies, or patient discharge.

Routinely verifies accuracy of information from EMR.

Takes Room Service menu orders via telephone or in person and provides guidance and support to patients regarding menu selections.

May participate in food service tray-line production and ensures patient meal tray accuracy as assigned.

Under dietitian's supervision, ensures accuracy and compliance of patient menu

items.

Assists with recipe analysis and hospital and dietary guidelines adherence.

Participates in training and orienting of new employees to the department, tray line, and Room Service office.

Assists dietitians in food service monitoring and planning.

Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

Associates Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics, or related field, required.

1-3 years of relevant experience, preferred.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).