Dietetic Tech - NICU

About the role

North Central Baptist Hospitals 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.

Responsibilities

• Examines diet orders and menus received from hospital units and prepares production sheets of a specific food to be prepared for the kitchen staff.
• Calls patients 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.
• Interviews 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 on tray line/tray accuracy as required for timely and accurate patient services as needed.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Minimum: High School Graduate or equivalent.
  • Preferred: Associates Degree in Dietetic Technician or at least 2 years of college education in Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Experience:
  • Minimum: 1 to 2 years in a Healthcare Food Service setting.
  • Preferred: 3 to 5