Dietetic Tech - NICU

Overview



North Central Baptist Hospitals 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 North Central Baptist Hospitals, 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

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus

***WILL BE FOR A MILK TECH ROLE- Mixing all the human milk in milk room for formula recipes. Critical attention to detail with minimal error rates as this will be a consumed nutrition. Has to be able comfortable working independently. Basic math skills.***

***WILL BE FOR A MILK TECH ROLE- Mixing all the human milk in milk room for formula recipes. Critical attention to detail with minimal error rates as this will be a consumed nutrition. Has to be able comfortable working independently. Basic math skills.***

Position Summary

Under general supervision, the Dietetic Tech performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties related to patient’s nutritional care such as: entering dietary data into the computer, maintaining accurate patient profiles, and obtaining patient food preferences. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• ***WILL BE FOR A MILK TECH ROLE- Mixing all the human milk in milk room for formula recipes. Critical attention to detail with minimal error rates as this will be a consumed nutrition. Has to be able comfortable working independently. Basic math skills.***

• Examines diet orders and menus received from hospital units and prepare production sheets of a specific food to be prepared for the kitchen staff.

• Calls patient to assist/receive menu selection.

• Processes new diet orders and changes to the patient diet order as required.

• Generates and edits patient tray tickets and if necessary, enters the date into the computer.

• Modifies diets following standards established by the Registered Dietitian. Interview patients and/or caregivers to obtain food preferences if necessary.

• Answers telephone calls and relays information concerning meal changes, complaints, or patient discharges to the Supervisor or Registered Dietitians.

• Works, tray line/tray accuracy as required for timely and accurate patient services as needed.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School Graduate or equivalent
PREFERRED EDUCATION: Associates Degree in Dietetic Technician or at least 2 years of college education in Nutrition and Dietetics
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 to 2 years in a Healthcare Food Service setting
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 3 to 5 years in Healthcare Food Service setting and computer experience
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: ANSI Accredited Texas Food Handler or ANSI Accredited Food Manager course or Certified Food Manager from the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association as a Dietetic Technician, Registered.
REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): NA

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Organization Description

Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!

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• ***WILL BE FOR A MILK TECH ROLE- Mixing all the human milk in milk room for formula recipes. Critical attention to detail with minimal error rates as this will be a consumed nutrition. Has to be able comfortable working independently. Basic math skills.***

• Examines diet orders and menus received from hospital units and prepare production sheets of a specific food to be prepared for the kitchen staff.

• Calls patient to assist/receive menu selection.

• Processes new diet orders and changes to the patient diet order as required.

• Generates and edits patient tray tickets and if necessary, enters the date into the computer.

• Modifies diets following standards established by the Registered Dietitian. Interview patients and/or caregivers to obtain food preferences if necessary.

• Answers telephone calls and relays information concerning meal changes, complaints, or patient discharges to the Supervisor or Registered Dietitians.

• Works, tray line/tray accuracy as required for timely and accurate patient services as needed.

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School Graduate or equivalent
PREFERRED EDUCATION: Associates Degree in Dietetic Technician or at least 2 years of college education in Nutrition and Dietetics
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 to 2 years in a Healthcare Food Service setting
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 3 to 5 years in Healthcare Food Service setting and computer experience
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: ANSI Accredited Texas Food Handler or ANSI Accredited Food Manager course or Certified Food Manager from the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association as a Dietetic Technician, Registered.
REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): NA

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