Dietetic Tech

Overview

San Ramon Regional Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At San Ramon Regional Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Job type: Per Diem

Shift: Rotate

Hours:

Position Summary:
Provide the daily administration of nutritional and therapeutic diet systems. Modify therapeutic menu selections and integrate nutrition principles to patient's menus to provide nutritionally adequate meals within the guidelines of the physician’s prescription, working closely with the Dietitian. Maintain adequate records of diet prescriptions, participate in Quality Control Programs and maintain professionalism according to hospital wide standards.

Responsibilities

1. Understand the duties and responsibilities of the job, consistently managing a fair work load.
2. Has the knowledge necessary to perform the job, utilizing resources as needed (ie, the Diet Office Book, the default menus, the soup and vegetable cycle lists, RDs).
3. Follows Infection Control Guidelines to ensure Safe Food Service. Includes proper handwashing, hair covering, uniform, personal hygiene and sanitary procedures.
4. Assures that the rights of all patients are respected with dignity, with privacy and confidentiality provided at all times.
5. Organize the distribution of meals and nourishments for patients. Keeps information organized and accessible.
6. Maintains an organized, functional workspace, making sure stocked items are replenished daily.
7. Update diet orders, modify and calculate therapeutic diets according to guidelines set up by the Dietitian.
8. Modify and calculate therapeutic diets according to guidelines set up by the Dietitian, showing attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness.
9. Checks the trayline for appropriateness and accuracy. Assures adherence to specifications, observing appearance, quantity and temperature.
10. Committed to increasing patient satisfaction.
11. Work with the cooks to ensure ordered food and special requests are communicated in a timely fashion.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience/Skills:
Six (6) months of Hospital or Food Service experience within the past six (6) years, OR a four (4) year degree in Nutrition

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials:
DTR (Registered Dietetic Tech) preferred
 

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Organization Description

San Ramon Regional Medical Center is a 123-bed acute care hospital known for providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and emergency care. San Ramon Regional Medical Center provides award-winning heart care programs, joint and spine surgery programs including advanced minimally-invasive surgical treatments, a Level II Special Care Nursery, and robotic surgery. Join our team!

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