Dietetic Tech II

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Functional

Title:

Dietetic Tech II,
Job Title: Dietetic Technician II,
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm,
Department: Dietician/Nutritionist,
Posting Number: 12787,
Closing Date: 01/27/2026,
Posting Audience: Internal and External,
Occupational Category: Food Preparation and Serving Related,
Salary Group: TEXAS-A-12,
Salary Range: $2,904.91-$4,149.83,
Pay Frequency: Monthly,
Shift: Day,
Additional Shift: Days (First),
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework,
Travel: Up to 5%,
Regular/Temporary: Regular,
Full Time/Part Time: Full time,
FLSA Exempt/Non‑Exempt: Nonexempt,
Facility

Location:

Rusk State Hospital,
Job Location City: RUSK,
Job Location Address: 805 N DICKINSON DR,
MOS Codes: 4D0X1, 68M, 68Z, HM.

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people's lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

HSCS is comprised of nine psychiatric hospitals, one youth residential treatment facility, and thirteen state supported living centers. The psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state‑of‑the‑art treatment that is recovery‑oriented and science‑based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

The Dietetic Technician II performs routine (journey‑level) dietetic work. Work involves conducting nutritional screenings, implementing, and monitoring nutrition interventions as assigned by the Registered Dietitian, completing follow‑ups to patient care plans, and monitoring and providing meal plans and recipes. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Performs other duties as assigned. This includes actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy.

Conducts nutritional screenings by interviewing the patient or patient's family, obtaining dietary history, and identifying any nutritional risk factors on admission for better nutritional care of the patient.

Collects data that contributes to the nutrition assessment of patients and clients; develops nutrition‑related priorities, goals, and objectives; and implements the nutrition care plan.

Implements and monitors nutrition interventions, as assigned by the Registered or Licensed Dietitian, to meet the nutritional needs of the patient or client, including, but not limited to, prescribed diets, snacks, medical foods, supplements, and monitoring data collection for nutrition support therapies (e.g., tube feeding).

Assists with providing ongoing nutritional management as a member of the treatment team and revises nutrition interventions in response to nutritional care. Functions as an integral part of the treatment process. Works closely with medical/nursing staff…