Dietary Technician

Providence Health Plan Group; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Mission Hospital is seeking a Dietary Technician Registered (DTR) for per diem, day shift work in Mission Viejo, CA. The role supports nutrition care, formula preparation, and inventory management under the supervision of the Senior Clinical Dietitian.

Priority is given to candidates with a strong nutrition background and relevant coursework to qualify for the DTR exam. Ideal applicants will have an Associate's Degree and two years of food service experience, with a preference for a

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required or equivalent.
• Coursework/Training: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved program to be eligible for DTR exam.
• Two years of food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition care under supervision, with emphasis on CCMH Eating Disorder program and formula preparation.
• Manage all nutrition services inventory, including infant formulas, oral nutrition supplements, and tube feeding formulas; maintain par levels and reordering.

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition

Job description

Description

Dietary Technician at Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, CA. This position is Per Diem and will work 8-hour, Day shifts.

Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo has received Magnet designation in 2012, 2017, 2021 and are in the process of earning our fourth designation in 2025! This is a prestigious designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), which recognizes organizations that provide the highest-quality care. Only eight percent of hospitals nationwide have achieved Magnet designation. We are also recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 18 types of care by U.S. News & World Report, including orthopedic and gastroenterological care. Our hospital is also honored with awards for cardiac surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, and excellence in women's services by Healthgrades and Newsweek.

The Dietary Techs Registered will be categorized into one of three job summaries: Clinical, Non-Clinical, or Human Milk Handling Technician. The DTRs will perform duties under the direction of the Senior Clinical Dietitian and/or the Director of Nutrition Care Services. The Dietary Technician Registered- Clinical has oversight of Nutrition Services that include age appropriate nutrition care with an emphasis on supporting the CCMH Eating Disorder program, and formula preparation. The DTR will also be responsible for managing all NCS formula inventory, including infant formulas, oral nutrition supplements, and tube feeding formulas. This includes maintaining par levels and ordering products as directed.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we Providence know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required qualifications:

• Associate's Degree
• Coursework/Training: Completion of an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved program for eligibility to take the DTR exam.
• 2 years Food service experience.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition, or related field.
• Upon hire: Dietetic Technician, Registered.
• Hospital/acute-care experience as DTR.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits. Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Requsition ID: 454383

Company: Providence Jobs

Job Category: Clinical Nutrition Services

Job Function: Clinical Care

Job Schedule: Per-Diem

Job Shift: Day

Career Track: Clinical Support

Department: 7500 MH NUTRITION SVCS

Address: CA Mission Viejo 27700 Medical Ctr Rd

Work Location: Mission Hospital Mission Viejo

Workplace Type: On-site

Pay Range: $25.00 - $34.41. The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.