Dietary Aide / Dietary / FT / Varied

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers

 

Position: DIETETIC AIDE

Position Summary: 

The Dietetic Clerk organizes the patient/resident's menus to ensure accuracy of diet order,
timeliness of meal service and smooth foodservice operations. Responsible for the production of meal tickets, nourishment
labels and production tallies for resident/patient menus. Responds to interdepartmental telephone inquiries, maintains all
office equipment and supply inventory for nutrition office. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed
below, but NWTHS may identify other responsibilities of the position. These responsibilities may differ among accounts,
depending on business necessities and client requirements.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Prepares dietary information for use by kitchen personnel in preparation of foods for hospital patients.
2. Processes new diets and changes as required.
3. Participates in tray line and food temperature monitoring as assigned.
4. May calculate diabetic diets, using calculator, and following standards established by Clinical
Nutrition Manager or Dietitian.
5. Communicates patient needs to appropriate staff while maintaining patient confidentiality.
6. May answer telephone and intercom calls and relay information to kitchen concerning meal changes,
complaints or patient discharge.
7. May prepare and deliver formula and special nourishments to unit pantries.
8. May visit and provide assistance with menu selection to patients.
9. Attends all allergy and foodborne illness in-service training.
10. Complies with all NWTHS policies and procedures.
11. Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
12. Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
13. Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.
14. Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.
15. May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Retention Bonus Program
• Loan forgiveness Program
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Requirements:

1. High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
2. 1 year experience in hospital or extended care facility

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

1. Ability to read and write English.
2. Ability to communicate with staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors, and others.
3. Ability to remain calm under stress.
4. Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, with or without
    corrective lenses.
5. Significant walking or other means of mobility.
6. Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
7. Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 40
    pounds.

Disclaimer

Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.

EEO Statement

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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