Dietetic Technician

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The Department of State Hospitals-Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California.

The Dietetic Technician (Safety) will be directed by the Dietetics Assistant Director in the Nutrition Services Department at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Prepare weekly diet menus for review by RD. Monitor need for and complete all diet menu changes.
• Process diet orders into Diet Line, Regular Line, and special nourishment instructions.
• Compose special modified diet slips for diets not listed on the diet menu.
• Maintain patient diet kardexes. Process related data such as movement sheets and renewals.
• Prepare and distribute required production/presentation forms, e.g., Special Order Sheets and tally of special nourishment items.
• Complete data entry into foodservice software system (e.g. Computrition).
• Provides support to the Clinical Dietitians.
• Monitor and help coordinate the provision of modified diets. Includes: Monitor meal service.
• Act as consult to Nutrition Services staff on technical aspects of preparing and serving modified diets and nourishments including Diet Line, Regular Line, and on-unit service.
• Maintain requirements for safety, security, infection control, emergency response, and a non-hostile work environment.

Minimum Qualifications:
Either I

Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Technician Registration of the American Dietetic Association

Or

II Education: Completion of an American Dietetic Association-approved two-year Dietetic Technician Program, with emphasis in nutritional care or food service management.

AND

Experience: Six months of continuous experience in the practice of dietetics in a health care, school, or residential setting. (Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent degree approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Vocational Education under the provisions of the California Education Code Division 10, Part 59, Chapter 3, which meets the academic requirements as approved by the American Dietetic Association may be substituted for the required experience.) (Applicants who have completed one year of the required education will be admitted to the examination but must complete the education and experience requirements in full before they will be considered eligible for appointment.)

Potential housing for Permanent/Full-Time Staff: Onsite housing is intended for employees who will be starting a permanent, full-time position with us and will need to relocate. Housing is on a temporary 3-month lease at a reduced rate (estimated $500 or less monthly), for exact pricing and duration of stay please contact the housing coordinator. Housing is only for employees; unfortunately, no other individuals or pets are permitted. Accommodations are studio and dormitory style, subject to availability.

The hiring process consists of 3 steps:
1. Create a CalCareers account
2. Take and pass the state civil service exam
3. Apply for the vacancy Dietetic Technician

For questions or assistance please contact the DSH-Atascadero Recruitment Team at ASHRecruitment@dsh.ca.gov OR (805)468-3360

We offer: Upward mobility opportunities
Health, dental and vision insurance
Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
CALPERS Safety retirement and 401K/457 plan options

Click on the link below to learn more about our area:
https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Atascadero/About_the_Area.html

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $3,914.00 - $4,903.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Commuter assistance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $3,914 - $4,903