Clinical Registered Diet Technician – Correctional Health

Hiring Post: Clinical Registered Diet Technician – Correctional Health
Compensation: $20.26 to $24.43/hour

Career Area: Correctional Health
Location: Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Houston, TX 77002
Position Type: Full-Time
Job ID: 178315

• Day 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage

• $10k student loan repayment

• Shift differentials (Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance

• Life and AD&D insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Subsidized parking

• Access to a credit union

• Employee disaster relief support

• Tuition Reimbursement (available after 6 months of employment)

Harris Health System is seeking a Clinical Registered Diet Technician (DTR) to support Correctional Health services. In this role, you will provide clinical nutrition services under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).

You will utilize the Nutrition Care Process and Terminology (NCPT) to assist in assessing patients’ nutritional status and developing and implementing nutrition care plans for those at risk. This includes delivering nutrition education, applying evidence-based guidelines, and supporting patient care through effective time management and adherence to quality and compliance standards.

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, focusing on low-income, uninsured, and underinsured populations through acute care, primary care, wellness, disease management, and population health services.

Its flagship hospitals — Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) — anchor a network of 39 clinics, health centers, and specialty locations, including telemedicine services. Harris Health is nationally recognized for Magnet® nursing excellence, NCQA patient-centered care, and strong academic partnerships with institutions such as Baylor College of Medicine, UTHealth, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the University of Houston.

• Education:

  • Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university

  • Completion of a nutrition and dietetics technician program (ACEND-accredited)

• Licensure/Certification:

  • Compliance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

• Experience:

  • 1 year of experience in dietetics/nutrition preferred

  • Advanced degrees (Master’s or PhD in nutrition-related field) may substitute for experience

• Communication Skills:

  • Above Average Verbal (heavy public contact)

  • Exceptional verbal communication (public speaking)

  • Strong written communication (correspondence)

• Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in MS Excel and computer applications

• Knowledge/Skills:

  • Mathematics and medical terminology

  • Knowledge of nutrition care processes and patient education

• Equipment Knowledge:

  • Culinary equipment for food demonstrations

  • Calculator and weight scale

• Work Schedule:

  • Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays

• Additional Requirements:

  • Completion of all required nutrition competencies within 90 days of hire

Join Harris Health System and support patient care through clinical nutrition services in a mission-driven correctional health environment.