Diet Tech

Community Health Systems

Job Location:

Dothan, AL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description
Job Summary

The Diet Technician supports the Dietitian in providing nutritional care and food services to residents patients and staff. This role ensures compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards while contributing to a positive dining experience and effective nutrition programs.

Essential Functions

Assists the Dietitian in implementing nutritional care plans ensuring compliance with facility and regulatory standards.
Supports the provision of quality food services promoting an enjoyable dining experience for residents guests and staff.
Collaborates with interdepartmental teams to integrate nutritional care into overall facility operations.
Aids in maintaining compliance with state federal and accreditation standards including Joint Commission through documentation and adherence to policies.
Provides nutrition information and education to individuals as designated by the Dietitian.
Assists in evaluating and improving dining service operations to enhance resident satisfaction and meet nutritional objectives.
Develops and maintains positive relationships with residents families and staff to foster a supportive and caring environment.
Supports the Dietitian in conducting audits preparing reports and implementing performance improvement initiatives.
Ensures accurate documentation of nutrition care activities and maintains records in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

0-2 years of experience in nutrition care or food service operations required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of nutrition care principles and regulatory compliance requirements.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with residents families and staff.
Organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
Proficiency in using technology including dietary software and electronic medical records (EMR).
Ability to work collaboratively within a team to achieve nutritional and operational goals.
Commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered care.

Licenses and Certifications

DTR - Dietetic Technician Registered preferred
BCLS - Basic Life Support preferred

State Specific Requirements

Arizona: Nutrition and Dietetics Technician Registered (NDTR) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required.

DescriptionJob SummaryThe Diet Technician supports the Dietitian in providing nutritional care and food services to residents patients and staff. This role ensures compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards while contributing to a positive dining experience and effective nutrition pr...

Assists the Dietitian in implementing nutritional care plans ensuring compliance with facility and regulatory standards.
Supports the provision of quality food services promoting an enjoyable dining experience for residents guests and staff.
Collaborates with interdepartmental teams to integrate nutritional care into overall facility operations.
Aids in maintaining compliance with state federal and accreditation standards including Joint Commission through documentation and adherence to policies.
Provides nutrition information and education to individuals as designated by the Dietitian.
Assists in evaluating and improving dining service operations to enhance resident satisfaction and meet nutritional objectives.
Develops and maintains positive relationships with residents families and staff to foster a supportive and caring environment.
Supports the Dietitian in conducting audits preparing reports and implementing performance improvement initiatives.
Ensures accurate documentation of nutrition care activities and maintains records in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

0-2 years of experience in nutrition care or food service operations required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of nutrition care principles and regulatory compliance requirements.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with residents families and staff.
Organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
Proficiency in using technology including dietary software and electronic medical records (EMR).
Ability to work collaboratively within a team to achieve nutritional and operational goals.
Commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered care.

Licenses and Certifications