Dietetic Technician

Job Description Patient Care Completes and documents nutrition screening within 24 hours of inpatient admission according to facility/state/accreditation requirements. Using medical record and interview with patient/family collects food and nutrition intake information (e.g., current and previous diets, nutrition support, meal and snack patterns, medical food/nutritional supplements, typical foods and beverages, cultural and religious preferences, and food allergies and intolerances), and reviews for factors that affect health conditions and nutritional risk. Obtains medical, anthropometric, biochemical, and medical test data and compares to standards provided by the RDN. Documents nutrition-related data, patient/family interactions in electronic medical record, and food and nutrition documentation system according to procedure. Communicates results of nutrition screening, diet order, and data collection for nutrition assessment to RDN; and meal service-related data of immediate concern to diet office staff. Communicates with nursing or other staff as needed to obtain or clarify information to inform nutrition assessment to report to RDN. Nutrition Assessment – the RDN solicits input as the dietetic technician: Communicates with RDN about discussions with patient/family and observed changes in patient’s status that may influence the nutrition intervention/plan of care. Contributes to and implements nutrition intervention/plan of care developed by the RDN. Reviews plan of care with resident/family, nursing staff, addressing, or referring any concerns to the RDN as need. Provides nutrition education per plan of care to help patient voluntarily manage or modify food choices and eating behavior to maintain or improve health. Plans between-meal nourishments according to patient’s diet and food preferences. Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation – the RDN solicits input as the dietetic technician. Utilizes techniques that consider the varied needs of age-specific populations as well as cultural, religious, and ethnic concerns. Evaluates food and intake from all sources. Compares current data findings with previous status, intervention goals, and/or reference standards for evaluation of outcomes. Documents progress toward nutrition goals, factors/barriers impacting progress, change in patient’s/family’s level of understand and food-related behaviors, and relevant biochemical, anthropometric, meal intake data. Communicates with RDN regarding monitoring and evaluation activities, and with the RDN, modifies the plan of care as needed. Communications Works cooperatively with patient food service staff to ensure conformance with diet order, patient preferences, and other applicable components of the nutrition prescription. Participates in supervised practice experiences for nutrition and dietetics students/interns, other disciplines when requested, and helps orient new patient food service employees. Meals Services Conducts patient round to assess adequacy of nutrition intake and patient satisfaction with meals and meal service. Monitors and verifies changes in diet orders. Infant Formula Preparation Verify faxed/printed order matches order in EPIC. Confirm any order changes with nursing and RDN prior to preparation. Prepare and distribute formulas through proper food safety and infection prevention handling procedures. Compliance Demonstrates accountability for the proper use of patients’ protected health information by following regulatory requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1966. Assists in achieving compliance with the Joint Commission, Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), or other accrediting agency standards to continuously improve the safety and quality of care to the public and to the organization’s performance improvement. Business Functions Maintains productivity standards and practices effective time management and prioritizing of tasks. Uses department resources prudently. Performance Improvement Participates in department’s and/or unit’s quality assurance and performance improvement activities. Contributes to collecting specific information to track process, outcome, and structure measures using quantifiable indicators to identify actual results of a program, service, or activity. Provides in-services for department staff assigned. Qualifications Education/Experience Associate or bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, food service systems management, or related area, granted by an accredited college or university. Completion of dietetic technician program, or completion of required nutrition and dietetics coursework through a Didactic Program in Dietetics accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to qualify for credentialing. Experience as a dietetic technician in an acute hospital or long-term care facility or as a diet clerk preferred. Certification/Licensure Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). About Us At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include: Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ Atlantic Medical Group Atlantic Visiting Nurse Atlantic Mobile Health Atlantic Rehabilitation We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. We Have Received Awards And Recognition For The Services We Have Provided To Our Patients, Team Members And Communities. Below Are Just a Few Of Our Accolades Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine's “100 Best Companies to Work For.” Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the “World’s Best Hospitals” in 2026. Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings. Atlantic Health scored four “A” grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm. Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026. Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the “165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare – 2026. Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026. Named by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025. Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired. Team Member Benefits Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members) Life & AD&DD Insurance. Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement) 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution PTO & Paid Sick Leave Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave Backup and On-Site Childcare Well-Being Rewards Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer. EEO STATEMENT Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status. About The Team Atlantic Health System offers outpatient nutrition services designed to help patients achieve a healthy, satisfying, and sustainable way of eating that fits individual lifestyles and food preferences. Our teams of registered dietitians are experts in medical nutrition therapy, diabetes education, preventative medicine, behavioral change strategies, adult and child weight management, integrative medicine and mindfulness training, and the latest nutrition research. With the aid of these tactics, they provide one-on-one nutrition counseling for patients looking to manage an existing condition or those who want to be proactive about their health. #J-18808-Ljbffr