Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people's lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of each other, teamwork, and inclusivity? HSCS is dedicated to building a diverse community atmosphere where employees feel valued, supported, and accepted while providing specialized care for Texans in need. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interest you, we welcome your application for the position below. The Dietetic Technician I performs entry-level dietetic work assisting with data collection for nutritional risk screening and dietary histories, including interviewing patients. Assists with providing individualized patient education. The Dietetic Technician documents and reports observations of monitoring activities related to patient care, such as meal observations, to aid in improving nutritional care. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location. Essential Job Functions: 1. Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. 2. Assists in collecting specified information to support nutrition screening of newly admitted patients under the direction of the dietitian. Interviews patients and assists with collecting relevant data for dietary histories utilized in nutrition assessments completed by the dietitian. Monitors patients as assigned and communicates relevant information to dietitian to support nutritional care. 3. Conducts meal observations of patients and documents information that will improve the nutritional care of patients. 4. Maintains records and files related to nutritional care of patients by setting up diet cards after processing received diet orders; maintaining diet rosters; revising diet cards as needed; setting up snack labels for individualized patient snacks; maintaining census information for bulk snacks; and entering information into patient medical records as directed by the dietitian. 5. Assists with providing nutrition education to patients and families, and documents in the medical record as per standard operating procedures. Conducts food service training as necessary. 6. Assists in planning menus based on review of established guidelines by obtaining diet restrictions/preferences and other information from the patient, family, or diet history; communicating obtained information to the clinical dietitian for approval; communicating obtained information to Food Service so the adjustments can be made in the menu to meet the patient's nutritional needs. 7. Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location. Knowledge Skills Abilities: 1. Knowledge of nutrition and food service operations in a healthcare setting. 2. Skills in monitoring and documenting dietary information. 3. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 4. Ability to follow policies and procedure Registration or Licensure Requirements: 1. Food Handler certification preferred or obtain certification within 90 days of h Initial Selection Criteria: 1. Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent preferred. 2. At least 6 months in food service work. Additional Information: Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aid, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct, and HHS OIG list of Excluded Individuals/Entities. Males between the ages of 18-25 must be registered with the Selective Service. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility. Waco Center for Youth applicants must be 21 years of age. Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours. Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations is required. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, healthcare workers are at significant risk for acquiring or transmitting hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and influenza. All these diseases are vaccine preventable. Vaccines may be provided. As a result, state hospital policy requires employees be vaccinated according to their level of contact with individuals. In the event you choose to not be immunized for the influenza virus, you may be required to wear a mask and take other protective measures. If you need assistance completing the online application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview. MOS Code: 68M, HM, HS, 4D0X1 Note: Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to: 68M, HM, HS, 4D0X1. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor's Military Crosswalk at http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/JobDescriptions.aspx. HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. I-9 Form - Click here to download the I-9 form. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. 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