Registered Dietetic Technician
Company: HHS
Location: Albany
Posted on: January 9, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Registered Dietetic Technician $50,000 -
$55,000k at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, NY General
Summary: Under the direction and supervision of the director of
food and nutrition and the registered dietitian and licensed
dietitian, the dietetic technician participates in the patient
services area of the food and nutrition department. The dietetic
technician is responsible for initial screening, coordinating with
the patient services manager, supervising patient services,
managing patient diet preferences, coordinating and validating diet
orders with nursing, as well as continuing education on modified
diets to ambassadors, in collaboration with RDs and LDs. Principal
Duties & Responsibilities - Essential Functions All documentation
in the medical record will be supervised by an RD, LD. ? Provide
oversight of patient services and production staff as assigned. ?
Monitor meal/nourishment/formula service as assigned by the
director. ? Complete nutrition initial screens on patients. ?
Document and maintain all patient and nutrition information in
accordance with HIPAA standards. ? Ensure patient preferences,
allergies, and other restrictions are recorded on meal tickets and
that nutrition menus are carefully planned and adhered to at all
meal and snack times. ? Complete initial nutrition screens on
patients. ? Attend monthly patient services education in-services
and assist RD and director on presentation topics. ? Present self
in a professional manner in accordance with behavioral expectations
of the facility and HHS. ? Adhere to facility policies and
procedures, including the confidentiality and patient’s rights
policies as outlined in the facility’s policies and procedures
manual. ? Adhere to the facility’s Emergency Preparedness Program,
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and other
mandatory programs in the facility as appropriate. ? Perform other
tasks as may be assigned. Job Specifications ? Registration with
the Commission of Dietetic Registration as a DTR and/or licensed
with the state as an LD or LDT. ? Education: No degree required. ?
Food handler or ServSafe certification as required per state
regulation. ? Applicable work experience preferred. ? Proficient
computer skills, including Excel and Word. ? Excellent
communication skills, both verbally and in writing. App-RD
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