Registered Dietetic Technician
Company: HHS
Location: Martinsville
Posted on: January 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Dietetic Technician $22/hour up to 20 hours/week
General Summary: Under the direction and supervision of the
director of food and nutrition and the registered dietitian and
licensed dietitian, the dietetic technician participates in the
patient services area of the food and nutrition department. The
dietetic technician is responsible for initial screening,
coordinating with the patient services manager, supervising patient
services, managing patient diet preferences, coordinating and
validating diet orders with nursing, as well as continuing
education on modified diets to ambassadors, in collaboration with
RDs and LDs. Principal Duties & Responsibilities - Essential
Functions All documentation in the medical record will be
supervised by an RD, LD. ? Provide oversight of patient services
and production staff as assigned. ? Monitor
meal/nourishment/formula service as assigned by the director. ?
Complete nutrition initial screens on patients. ? Document and
maintain all patient and nutrition information in accordance with
HIPAA standards. ? Ensure patient preferences, allergies, and other
restrictions are recorded on meal tickets and that nutrition menus
are carefully planned and adhered to at all meal and snack times. ?
Complete initial nutrition screens on patients. ? Attend monthly
patient services education in-services and assist RD and director
on presentation topics. ? Present self in a professional manner in
accordance with behavioral expectations of the facility and HHS. ?
Adhere to facility policies and procedures, including the
confidentiality and patient’s rights policies as outlined in the
facility’s policies and procedures manual. ? Adhere to the
facility’s Emergency Preparedness Program, Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA), and other mandatory programs in the
facility as appropriate. ? Perform other tasks as may be assigned.
Job Specifications ? Registration with the Commission of Dietetic
Registration as a DTR and/or licensed with the state as an LD or
LDT. ? Education: No degree required. ? Food handler or ServSafe
certification as required per state regulation. ? Applicable work
experience preferred. ? Proficient computer skills, including Excel
and Word. ? Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in
writing. App-RD
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