Diet Technician screens and identifies patients with nutritional risk using scoring guidelines and initiates referrals for dietetic assessment. Institutes basic nutrition plans including individualized menu plans and monitors intake and acceptance of required meals and supplements. Being a Diet Technician computes analysis of patients intake and calorie count results. Requires an associate degree. Additionally, Diet Technician typically requires Dietetic Technician - Registered (DTR). Typically reports to a dietitian. The Diet Technician works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Diet Technician typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Full Time Position. Performs diversified duties in diet office, kitchen, and tray line following standard practices and complying with regulatory requirements. Delivers patient trays and nourishments/floor stock to assigned floors. Speaks menus to patients and compiles patient diet orders. Handles all information pertaining to transfers, discharges, patient meal selections, compiles all tallies for production team, and tracks all allergies related to patient preferences.