Diet Technician

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Location: Morrison Healthcare at Los Angeles General Reports To:- Director of Nutrition Systems Job Details: Safety net hospital serving a diverse population in the heart of Los Angeles. The successful candidate will be a dietetic technician, registered who enjoys providing nutrition education in group settings. Our outpatient DTR, will provide instruction on diabetes, weight management, and CKD with the potential to expand into other areas. Other duties include but are not limited to: inpatient cross coverage, creating educational handouts, assisting with patient scheduling, and data analysis. Other Forms of Compensation: meal plan CEU's, phone stipend Morrison Healthcare ,a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services company, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. With more than 31,000 associates nationwide, Morrison uses the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for patients and in their cafés to advance the healing and healthful missions of its clients. Morrison has been serving some of the nation's largest health systems for more than 70 years, and it leverages culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistency and transform the healthcare experience. Since 2012, Morrison has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work and Training Magazine has named it a Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization. Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and serves more than 600M meals annually. Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! Job Summary We are seeking a Diet Technician (FT) to join our Nutrition Team in an acute care medical center in Los Angeles, CA. Key Responsibilities: Assists the Dietitian with patient data collection, nutrition screening, and modified menu planning Assists patients in completing menu selections Follows all guidelines as outlined within the Company Diet Manual and the Clinical Nutrition Policies & Procedures Manual Complies with all regulatory standards to include federal, state, and accrediting agencies, while adhering to facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient rights policies Trains and mentor's patient services staff and interns as applicable Participates in patient satisfaction programs, departmental meetings, and facility wide Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement programs Qualifications : Credentialed as a Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), preferred Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related Science, required One (1) year of hospital experience, preferred Possess the necessary skills to effectively utilize Microsoft office applications, electronic medical record & diet office systems, and nutrient analysis programming Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr Compass Group