Diet Technician, Full-time

Summary

Responsible for patient food service on assigned units. This includes menu selections, tray assembly, delivery and pick up, special requests and needs, and in between meal food delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient menu selections are taken prior to each meal ensuring optimal food preferences are met within diet order limitation guidelines.
• Menu alternatives are offered as allowed on prescribed diet in accordance with food allergies and sensitivities, cultural, ethnic and religious preferences.
• Patient trays are assembled according to patient menu on tray ticket per established timelines.
• Catering rounds are completed after passing trays to identify and meet additional patient needs.
• Accurate information is recorded for each patient assigned.
• Food supply assembly and distribution adhere to HACCP guidelines to ensure quality and safety of food.
• Reports are completed as outlined in corporate policies and established timelines.
• Diet prescription accuracy is verified with nursing to meet the needs of the patient.
• Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.
• PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment:

Activity

Amount of Time Spent

None

1 - 25%

25 - 50%

50 - 75%

Over 75%

Outdoor weather condition

x

Extreme cold (non weather)

x

Work in high place(s)

x

Work in confined space(s)

x

Risk of electrical shock

x

Risk of radiation exposure

x

Exposure to blood borne pathogen

x

Flammable/explosive gase

x

Toxic / caustic chemical

x

Dust or other irritant

x

Grease or oil

x

Hazardous specimens

x

Exposure to lab animal

x

Infectious / contagious disease

x

Cleaning agents/chemical

x

Hot equipment

x

Noisy equipment

x

Humid or wet conditions (non -weather)

x

Other

Lifting/Carry Requirements of this job

No Lifting required

No Carrying required

Number of pounds

Amount of Time

1 - 25%

25 - 50%

50 - 75%

Over 75%

Lift

Carry

Lift

Carry

Lift

Carry

Lift

Carry

Up to 10 pound

x

x

Up to 25 pound

x

x

Up to 50 pound

x

x

Up to 100 pound

Over 100 pound

Push/Pull Requirements of this job:

No Pushing required

No Pulling required

Number of pounds

Amount of Time

1 - 25%

25 - 50%

50 - 75%

Over 75%

Push

Pull

Push

Pull

Push

Pull

Push

Pull

Up to 10 pound

x

x

Up to 25 pound

x

x

Up to 50 pound

Up to 100 pound

Over 100 pound

Physical Activity requirements of this job:

Activity

Amount of Time Spent

None

1 - 25%

25 - 50%

50 - 75%

Over 75%

Stand

x

Walk

x

Sit

x

Use of hands requiring fine motor skills and sense of touch

X

Move / rotate / bend wrist(s)

x

Type / use keyboard or other data entry device

x

Reach with hands & arm

x

Climb stair

x

Climb ladder or other equipment

x

Drive / operate motor vehicle

x

Balance

x

Stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, crawl

x

Speak

x

Hear

x

Taste

x

Smell

x

Touch

x

Other

Vision Requirements of this job:

Vision Requirement

Always called upon in job

Sometimes called upon in job

Rarely called upon in job

Close vision

x

Distance vision

x

Color vision

x

Peripheral vision

x

Depth perception

x

Ability to adjust focu

x

Other

Safety equipment used while performing this job:

Safety eye glasse

Gown

x

Filter lens (welding/soldering)

Scrub

Face shield

Boot

Ear plugs or Muffler

Hard hat

Surgical mask / dust mask

x

Coverall

Self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)

Glove

x

Other

Level of noise typical in this work environment:

Very quiet

Quiet

Moderate

x

Loud

Very loud

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience

Education/Degree

Preferred

• High School Graduate or GED preferred.

Experience

Preferred - Patient care experience, Prior diet tech/aide position

Licensure

N/A

Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)

Required

• Effective verbal, electronic and written communications skills using the English language
• Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.

Preferred

• Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.
• Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.
• Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.
• High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
• Attention to detail.

EEO Statement

SRN is committed to diversity in the workplace which begins with respect and opportunity for all. PHH takes affirmative action to ensure that equal employment opportunity is provided to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, ancestry, veteran status, disability or any other basis that would be inconsistent with any applicable ordinance or law.