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Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Dietary Technician PRN today with Medical City Las Colinas.

Benefits

Medical City Las Colinas offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

+ Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

+ Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

+ Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

+ 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

+ Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

+ Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

+ Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

+ Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

+ Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

+ Colleague recognition program

+ Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

+ Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._

Come join our team as a Dietary Technician PRN. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Dietary Technician, you will provide patients of all age groups with high quality Medical Nutrition Therapy following the Nutrition Care Process in consultation with and under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian.

• Perform timely nutrition screenings and basic assessments in consultation with or under the supervision of the dietitian in accordance with the assessment/reassessment policy.

• Identify patients at nutritional risk based on pre-established criteria and refer high risk patients to the dietitian.

• Develop and implement an individualized nutritional care plan.

• Obtain, calculate, and document calorie count results.

• Identify patient nutrition education needs and provide nutrition counseling to patients, family and/or caregivers.

• Adhere to nutrition care guidelines, the nutrition care manual, department/facility guidelines to provide evidence-based nutrition care.

• Participate in appropriate department and facility wide committees and community events.

• Participate in performance improvement.

• Mentors and precepts dietetic interns and new employees

• Serves as a clinical resource for reliable nutrition information to all interdisciplinary team members, interns and the community. Performs all duties as assigned.

You are:

+ Reliable

+ Team- orientated

+ Excited to work in a fast-paced environment

+ Organized and can provide exceptional customer service

+ Able to read and speak English

+ Comfortable working with email, electronic records, telephone systems, and various computer programs

Qualifications:

• Working towards or has a Bachelor’s Degree in dietetics or nutrition/ Associate degree from ACEND-accredited Dietetic Technician Program and NDTR credential

• One to two years of hospital clinical dietetic experience preferred.

• Food Handler Certifications within 30 days of employment

• If registered dietetic technician must have NDTR credential

• Completes individualized training through the orientation process and ongoing competency assessment.

• Maintains confidentiality, patient related, and complies with HIPAA standards

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written; ability to compose comprehensive medical record documentation using critical thinking skills

• Reasoning, decision-making and organizational skills

• Intermediate computer skills, knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word, Computrition and Meditech

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with excellent attention to details

• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work with a diverse healthcare team

Medical City Las Colinas, built in 1997, is a 100+ bed full service, acute-care facility. We offer a wide range of services, including dedicated women’s services, Level II NICU, robotic surgery and emergency services. We are a Primary Stroke Center. We are accredited by The Joint Commission, American Heart Association and American Stroke Association. We offer a high level of stroke treatment and care to patients in Dallas County. We offer customer conveniences and state-of-the-art technology to exceed our patient’s expectations. We provide a pleasing environment. We offer amenities such as: private rooms, concierge service, wireless internet and an executive chef. We pride ourselves on raising the standards of the hospital experience. We focus on patient safety, comfort and wellness. Medical City Las Colinas partners with over 400 physicians. We are a part of the Medical City network of hospitals. Patients are ensured access to medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.

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HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Dietary Technician PRN opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Unlock the possibilities and apply today!**

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.