Diet Technician Intern – Registered Dietitian Pathway

Position Summary:

Department: DPH Clinical Nutrition.
Status: Full-Time.
Shift: Monday - Friday | 9am - 5pm.
Title: Diet Technician Trainee – Registered Dietitian Pathway | Pre Registered Dietitian Internship.

• This position supports the Clinical Nutrition team llips Hospital.
• Seeking an individual enrolled in a Master’s program leading to Registered Dietitian (RD) credentialing, or who has completed the program and is preparing for or studying for the RD exam.
• This Diet Technician role is designed as a growth opportunity, with the expectation that the selected candidate will transition into a Registered Dietitian position within 6 months of hire after successfully passing the RD exam.

• Performs nutrition screening according to Clinical Nutrition Services policies and procedures.
• Obtains, evaluates and utilizes diet history information for planning and documentation of nutritional care. Instructs patient and/or significant other on modified diets. Communicates with healthcare team members to coordinate patients’ nutritional care.
• Ensures product safety through proper training and quality control.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

• Bachelor’s Degree or Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR). (DTR credential may be validated online with Commission on Dietetic Registration.)

• Bachelors:
  Must maintain 50 continuing education units in a five-year period.
• Associates:
  Must maintain DTR credential.

• One (1) year healthcare experience required.
• Must be currently enrolled in a Master’s program leading to Registered Dietitian (RD) credentialing, OR have completed the Master’s program and be preparing for or actively taking the RD exam.
• The RD exam must be passed within 6 months of hire.