Sharp HealthCare ยท 4 days ago
Diet Tech - Sharp Chula Vista - Day Shift - Per Diem
Chula Vista, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$28.10/hr - $39.24/hr
1+ years expSharp HealthCare is a healthcare provider seeking a Diet Tech to assist in nutritional screenings and patient nutrition care. The role involves working under the supervision of a registered dietitian and includes responsibilities such as documenting patient information, providing education, and participating in quality improvement projects.
Health CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of a registered dietitian performs nutritional screenings, and assists in the implementation or monitoring of patient nutrition care
Prioritizes and organizes work assignments effectively so that expectations are met for productivity and time management
Completes reports and other paperwork on time and as expected
Leaves work area clean and organized
Demonstrates competency using the computer and applicable software to meet department needs
Prepares reports as assigned
Documents relevant department data accurately
Identifies patients that need a nutrition screen, and gathers appropriate information from the electronic medical record to perform nutrition screen
Interviews patients to obtain information to complete nutritional screens
Accurately documents nutrition screen in the electronic medical record
Obtains food preferences from patients and clarifies food allergies
Updates this information in the electronic medical record and to menu planning staff
Under the supervision of a registered dietitian, assists in the implementation and monitoring of nutrition care
Interviews patients regarding eating patterns, food tolerances and preferences
Interviews patients regarding weight and diet history per patient screen questions
Documents in medical records per guidelines
Communicates with registered dietitians, members of the multidisciplinary care team, and food service staff
Collect data from the medical record
Provide patient education as assigned
Attend patient care rounds/conferences as assigned
Performs peer reviews as assigned
Participates in quality improvement projects as assigned
Audit therapeutic diet trays as assigned
Reviews patient menus for accuracy
Communicates with members of the food service staff and clinical dietitians in a timely manner to ensure that diet orders and food preferences are up to date
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent
Preferred
1 Year experience in healthcare
CDR Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) -PREFERRED
Company
Sharp HealthCare
Sharp HealthCare is a not-for-profit integrated regional health care delivery system based in San Diego, Calif.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Parkinson's Foundation
2023-07-25Grant
Leadership Team
Dan Exley
Vice President of Clinical Systems
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