Dietetic Technician II

Come work with the world’s leading private employer of Registered Dietitians! 

Sodexo is seeking a full-time Dietetic Technician for Colleton Medical Center located in Walterboro, SC. Colleton Medical Center is a 135-bed acute care hospital offering both inpatient and outpatient medical services. Walterboro is known for its charm and unique Lowcountry atmosphere. It's just 49 miles to Charleston, SC, 32 miles to Summerville, SC and 68 miles from Historic Savannah, GA. This positions hours are 8:00AM-4:30 PM Monday- Friday and every other Saturday or Sunday and the weekend day is flexible.  

This position is benefits eligible.

• Support the provision of general to specialized nutrition care for patients
• Through collaboration and communication with the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN)
• perform nutrition screening of patients and assess nutrition risk levels per established criteria
• provide appropriate nutrition education
• conduct meal rounds and tray audits
• participate in performance improvement initiatives with the goal of increasing patient satisfaction and participate in departmental activities, meetings, committees and other nutrition related tasks

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training.

Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

• Associate in Applied Science Degree in Dietetic Technology OR Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics;
• DTR or NDTR
• a good knowledge base of diet and related medical nutrition therapies
• sound nutrition education skills
• interpersonal skills to effectively interact with a diverse population and collaborate in a team environment, and good time management skills

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Minimum Education Requirement: Associate’s degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice in a Dietetic Technician Program as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) or Bachelor’s degree with completion of required coursework in a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) as dictated by ACEND

 
Minimum Management Experience: Basic experience of coordinating the work of others (4 to 6 months)

Minimum Functional Experience: Limited work-based experience (0 to 3 months); ability to work with minimal supervision

Credentials Requirement:

• Nutrition & Dietetics Technician, Registered (DTR/NDTR) by the  Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Certification/licensure as required by state(s) of practice