Dietary Technician PRN - Military Veterans

Description

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a Dietary Technician PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Medical City Dallas which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Medical City Dallas, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Dietary Technician PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Dietary Technician, you will provide patients of all age groups with high quality Medical Nutrition Therapy following the Nutrition Care Process in consultation with and under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian.

· Perform timely nutrition screenings and basic assessments in consultation with or under the supervision of the dietitian in accordance with the assessment/reassessment policy.

· Identify patients at nutritional risk based on pre-established criteria and refer high risk patients to the dietitian.

· Develop and implement an individualized nutritional care plan.

· Obtain, calculate, and document calorie count results.

· Identify patient nutrition education needs and provide nutrition counseling to patients, family and/or caregivers.

· Adhere to nutrition care guidelines, the nutrition care manual, department/facility guidelines to provide evidence-based nutrition care.

· Participate in appropriate department and facility wide committees and community events.

· Participate in performance improvement.

· Mentors and precepts dietetic interns and new employees

· Serves as a clinical resource for reliable nutrition information to all interdisciplinary team members, interns and the community. Performs all duties as assigned.

You are:  

• Reliable 
• Team- orientated
• Excited to work in a fast-paced environment 
• Organized and can provide exceptional customer service 
• Able to read and speak English 
• Comfortable working with email, electronic records, telephone systems, and various computer programs

Qualifications: 

• · Working towards or has a Bachelor’s Degree in dietetics or nutrition/ Associate degree from ACEND-accredited Dietetic Technician Program and NDTR credential

  
  

  · One to two years of hospital clinical dietetic experience preferred.

  
  

  · Food Handler Certifications within 30 days of employment

  
  

  · If registered dietetic technician must have NDTR credential

  
  

  • Completes individualized training through the orientation process and ongoing competency assessment.
  • Maintains confidentiality, patient related, and complies with HIPAA standards
  • Strong communication skills both verbal and written; ability to compose comprehensive medical record documentation using critical thinking skills
  • Reasoning, decision-making and organizational skills
  • Intermediate computer skills, knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word, Computrition and Meditech
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment with excellent attention to details
  • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work with a diverse healthcare team

     Medical City Dallas is recognized for its advanced medical facilities and commitment to excellence in patient care. We are an 895+ bed tertiary care center. Our medical team consists of more than 1,500 physicians, many are recognized as the world's best in their specialties. Patients travel to Medical City Dallas from all over the United States and from other countries. We offer sophisticated treatment by our 400+ in-house physician specialists. Medical City Dallas has a full-service adult hospital and pediatric hospital. We have separate adult and pediatric emergency rooms, outpatient clinics and diagnostic centers. Our providers have access to state-of-the-art technology and are pioneering new medical procedures to accommodate patient needs. As a part of the Medical City network of hospitals, patients are ensured access to leading medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Dietary Technician PRN opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.