Registered Dietitian
Odessa, Texas
Medical Center Health System

Job Opportunity: Dietary Services - Travel/Contract

Location: Odessa, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Job Description

• Position involves Dietary Services.
• Human Resources has a copy of the Registered Dietitian (R.D.) job description.

Requirements & Compliance

Background Checks

• 7-year background check required within 30 days of start; must be updated annually.
• Must include Social Security trace, county searches for last 7 years, nationwide sex offender check.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.

Certifications (as applicable)

• ACLS (AHA only: Instructor, Provider, RQI accepted)
• BLS (AHA only: Instructor, Provider, RQI accepted)
• PALS (AHA only: Instructor, Provider, RQI accepted)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
• ENPC
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required for RNs
• Tech Certification Verification (National) within 30 days of start
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual update)
• State License Verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS Verification for RN, LPN/LVN, AP within 30 days of start
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing (for RNs)

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable by profession.
• Must meet or exceed Angoff score or pass if not done through Relias.

Facility-Specific Documents (Medical Center Hospital)

• Notice of Employment (update if >30 day gap; add "traveler" under title)
• Standards of Conduct (update if >30 day gap; add "traveler" under position)
• Dress Code Policy Acknowledgement (update if >30 day gap)
• Agency Checklist (to be completed by clinician or agency; add "traveler" under title)
• Standards of Behavior (update if >30 day gap)
• COVID Declination (if declining COVID vaccine; re-complete if >30 day gap)
• HIPAA and Fair Warning Quiz Modules (complete within 72 hours of signing)
• Orientation and Safety Training Modules (complete within 72 hours of signing)
• Annual TB Questionnaire (update annually or if >30 day gap)

Health Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start; must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing.
• Fit Mask Test within 1 year; update annually. Acceptable masks: Kimberly Clark Technol N-95 or Halyard Orange Duckbill. PAPR not accepted.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years of start.
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (PPD, QGold, or TSpot within 1 year; chest X-ray within 2 years for positive responders); annual TB questionnaire required.
• Rubeola (Measles): Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; booster if low/equivocal titer.
• Mumps: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; booster if low/equivocal titer.
• Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; booster if low/equivocal titer.
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series (3), or declination required.
• Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; booster if low/equivocal titer.
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; must have plan to complete within 72 hours of contract signing.
• Flu Seasonal Vaccination or Declination required during flu season (Oct-April); mask required if declined until March 31.
• COVID-19 Vaccine preferred but not required; collect if candidate has.

History & Documentation

• Two references required within 3 years of start.
• Copy of resume or employment application required.
• Skills checklist required; update annually.

This summary includes all relevant compliance, certification, health, and documentation requirements for healthcare professionals considering this travel/contract Dietary Services position in Odessa, Texas.