Registered Dietitian Technician

Clinical Nutrition (Full-time, Variable Shift) -

Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.

The Diet Technician Lead is responsible for oversight of employees in the Diet Office. Assures food and diet office operations align with established policies and procedures of LLUMC-Murrieta and regulatory standards. Assists with overseeing all aspects of Diet Office functions and responsibilities to include mentoring and training of Diet Office staff, implementation of assigned improvement activities, monitoring the accuracy, quality and temperature of foods on tray line, as well as complying with Food & Nutritional Services sanitation and safety procedures. Assists with time and attendance and staff scheduling. Assists in handling human resource details for employees under the supervision of the manager including: interviewing, coaching, training, disciplining and the performance appraisal process. Communicates any concerns or issues with Manager-Clinical Nutrition. Performs other duties as needed.

Associate’s Degree in Nutrition Science, Culinary or related field required. Bachelor’s Degree in Food or Nutrition preferred. Minimum of three years of experience in a diet office required, healthcare environment preferred. Minimum on year supervisory experience preferred. Registered Diet Technician (DTR) certification required. Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), or Dietary Services Supervisor Certification (DSS) preferred. Current ServSafe Certificate required

Knowledge of hospital Diet Office functions. Able to read; write legibly; speak in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality; use a computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, Computrition). Operate and troubleshoot basic office equipment and patient care equipment required for the position; perform required patient care activities related to the position. Able to work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; collaborate and accept direction. Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; work well under pressure; display a positive and professional demeanor to patients, family members, and co-workers, and consistently enforce the facility’s policies; problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; work independently with minimal supervision. Able to distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position.

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