Diet Technician

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

601 E Rollins St

City:

Orlando

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

32803

Job Description:

Reviews the patient’s Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and obtains only necessary information that assures timely entry of admits, discharges, diet order accuracy, medical nutritional supplement order accuracy, and food allergy/restrictions compliance.
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
Enters and updates patient information, admissions, discharges, diet orders, food preferences, supplement orders, likes and dislikes into the Foodservice Suite Computerized Software program.
Visits patients to obtain food meal orders for breakfast, lunch, supper meals, and between meal snacks as needed, honoring and complying with all physician ordered therapeutic and mechanically altered diets.
Assists Dietitians w/ patient diet screening by communicating concerns regarding meal consumption, NPO/clear liquid/Full liquid diet orders for 5-7 days, and any patient stated concerns/requests.
Prints daily tray tickets and select menus for all admitted patients on all medical floors, reviewing tickets prior to tray assembly for accuracy.
Performs menu editing tasks as assigned and approved by the Registered Dietitian.
Assembles daily meal production Tally sheets for food production personnel.
Ensures budget compliance when stocking work stations and patient floor kitchens with necessary food and nutrition supplemental items, assigns costs to cost centers.
Assembles, delivers, collects patient food service trays, assisting w/ meal service tasks for patients and families as requested, in accordance w/ infection control, OSHA, and HIPPA policies and procedures.
Communicates w/ Nursing diet order changes and meal intakes by completing % food consumption records for Nursing documentation in the EMR.
Performs basic nutritional screening by recording patient meal intake and reporting to Nursing for documentation in the Electronic Medical Record.
Completes patient Rounding tasks daily or as assigned, and documents in the Rounding software.
Maintains a good working relationship both within and with other Departments.
Observes infection control practices at all times.
Performs in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health errors.
Attends Departmental Meetings, follows Department policies and procedures at all times, and assists as requested in foodservice tasks as assigned by the Food and Nutrition Services Manager, Foodservice Supervisor, or Lead Clinical Dietitian.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Able to communicate in English. [Preferred]• Additional Languages [Preferred]

Education:
• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Field of Study:
• N/A

Work Experience:
• 1+ year hospital experience preferred, registration-eligible acceptable for generalist position [Preferred]• Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills [Required]

Additional Information:
• N/A

Licenses and Certifications:
• Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements – https://tinyurl.com/mte9kpcf

Pay Range:

$15.69 – $25.10

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.