Dietetic Technician

A rewarding career that fits your life. As a Dietetic Technician, you will conduct patient interviews and nutritional assessments, deliver individualized diet education, and support nutrition interventions as part of a comprehensive care plan. You will work on a team of 10–12 nutrition professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.

Responsibilities

Provide nutrition education and instruction on identified diet plans to individual patients, group settings, and patient families; Prioritize tasks and manage time to maintain productivity standards; Perform timely nutrition assessments and screening to identify patients at nutritional risk; Provide follow-up and monitoring of patients identified for re-screening and re-assessment, and refer patients to the dietitian; Document pertinent information in medical records and patient plans of care per regulatory requirements; Assist with continuous quality improvement activities and conduct meal rounds as indicated; Make clinical judgment decisions and consult with dietitians, supervisors, or other health care team members as appropriate; Conduct patient interviews and nutritional assessments, deliver individualized diet education, and support nutrition interventions as part of a comprehensive care plan

Requirements

Associate Degree from an approved Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Dietetic Technician program, and successful passing of the DTR exam within 6 months of employment; or Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutritional Science; or demonstrated equivalent knowledge as typically obtained with five years acute-care nutrition experience; Strong communication skills and comfort speaking with patients and care team members; Ability to work independently, stay organized, and collaborate effectively; A genuine curiosity and openness to learning and professional growth; Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card required for Behavioral Health clinical settings serving children (if applicable)

Nice to have

Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR); Experience in Nutrition within an acute care setting; Additional related education and/or experience

Benefits

Strong clinical learning environment where growth and development are actively encouraged; Career development opportunities tailored to individual goals; Flexible shift start times (6am-8:30am); All clinical systems training provided