Primary City/State:
Glendale, Arizona
Department Name:
Culinary & Nutrition-Hosp
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary
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As a Dietetic Technician , you will conduct patient interviews and nutritional assessments, deliver individualized diet education, and support nutrition interventions as part of a comprehensive care plan. You will work on a team of 10–12 nutrition professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Who We're Looking For
A 4-year nutrition degree (DT) or associate-level Dietetic Technician program (DTR); DTR preferred but not required
No prior clinical experience required — we invest in the right people
Strong communication skills and comfort speaking with patients and care team members
Ability to work independently, stay organized, and collaborate effectively
A genuine curiosity and openness to learning and professional growth
Why Join Our Team
Strong clinical learning environment where growth and development are actively encouraged
Tight-knit, collaborative team with a shared commitment to patient-centered care
Career development opportunities tailored to your individual goals
Flexible shift start times (6am-8:30am) with a full-time, 5-day schedule
All clinical systems training provided
This is a full-time, 5-day-per-week position with flexible shift start times. The role includes a rotating weekend and holiday schedule.
Banner Health’s premier West Valley Level I Trauma for adults and Tertiary Care destination for all ages. Banner Thunderbird Medical Center (BTMC) and Banner Children’s Hospital at Thunderbird provide a preferred destination for surgical, oncological, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedic, pediatric, and women and infant services achieved through best-in-class 5-star CMS rating to provide patients with high quality, safe care for the best possible experience. Our campus is one of the largest campuses in the Banner network with over 3000 employees. BTMC was voted Best of the Best in 2023 by Banner Health out of 30 hospitals. This is the most prestigious award one of our largest hospitals can receive for consistently meeting our annual targets. If you would like to contribute to truly leading edge caring, we invite you to bring your experience and skills to Banner Thunderbird.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position, in collaboration with the Registered Dietitians and members of the health care team, provides clinical nutrition care for moderate and low nutritional risk patients. Provides nutrition education to patients and families on appropriate meal selections within dietary restrictions to accomplish patient goals.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Provides nutritional education and instruction on identified diet plans to individual patients, patients in group settings, and patient families based upon physician order and/or nutritional education needs. May provide nutrition education to community.
2. Prioritizes tasks and uses effective time management skills to maintain productivity standards. Assists the dietitian in providing an efficient and cost effective nutrition care program while meeting service excellence standards.
3. In designated areas, performs timely nutrition assessments and may provide screening using designated criteria to identify patients at nutritional risk and appropriately determines the nutritional status of patients by completing assessments based on nutrition practice guidelines.
4. Provides timely follow up and monitoring of patients identified for re-screening and re-assessment and refers patients to the dietitian; documents pertinent information in the medical records and patient plan of care while meeting requirements of regulatory agencies (i.e. Joint Commission, CMS, State and other regulatory agencies).
5. Assists with continuous quality…