Clinical Registered Diet Technician – Correctional Health

Hiring Post:
Clinical Registered Diet Technician – Correctional Health
Compensation: $20.26 to $24.43/hour

Career Area: Correctional Health
Location: Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Houston, TX 77002
Position Type: Full-Time
Job : 178315

Day 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage

$10k student loan repayment

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Access to a credit union

Tuition Reimbursement (available after 6 months of employment)

Hiring Post:
Clinical Registered Diet Technician – Correctional Health
Compensation: $20.26 to $24.43/hour

Career Area: Correctional Health
Location: Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Houston, TX 77002
Position Type: Full-Time
Job : 178315

• Day 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage

• $10k student loan repayment

• Shift differentials (Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance

• Life and AD&D insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Subsidized parking

• Access to a credit union

• Employee disaster relief support

• Tuition Reimbursement (available after 6 months of employment)

Harris Health System is seeking a Clinical Registered Diet Technician (DTR) to support Correctional Health services. In this role, you will provide clinical nutrition services under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).

You will utilize the Nutrition Care Process and Terminology (NCPT) to assist in assessing patients’ nutritional status and developing and implementing nutrition care plans for those s includes delivering nutrition education, applying evidence-based guidelines, and supporting patient care through effective time management and adherence to quality and compliance standards.

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, focusing on low-income, uninsured, and underinsured populations through acute care, primary care, wellness, disease management, and population health services.

Its flagship hospitals — Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon

B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) — anchor a network of 39 clinics, health centers, and specialty locations, including telemedicine services. Harris Health is nationally recognized for Magnet® nursing excellence, NCQA patient-centered care, and strong academic partnerships with institutions such as Baylor College of Medicine, UTHealth, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the University of Houston.

• Education:

  • Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university

  • Completion of a nutrition and dietetics technician program (ACEND-accredited)

• Licensure/Certification:

  • Compliance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

• Experience:

  • 1 year of experience in dietetics/nutrition preferred

  • Advanced degrees (Master’s or PhD in nutrition-related field) may substitute for experience

• Communication Skills:

  • Above Average Verbal (heavy public contact)

  • Exceptional verbal communication (public speaking)

  • Strong written communication (correspondence)

• Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in MS Excel and computer applications

• Knowledge/Skills:

  • Mathematics and medical terminology

  • Knowledge of nutrition care processes and patient education

• Equipment Knowledge:

  • Culinary equipment for food demonstrations

  • Calculator and weight scale

• Work Schedule:

  • Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays

• Additional Requirements:

  • Completion of all required nutrition competencies within 90 days of hire

Join Harris Health System and support patient care through clinical nutrition services in a mission-driven correctional health environment.