Dietetic Tech

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) seeks a Dietetic Technician to support inpatient nutrition care under supervision. You will conduct nutrition screens, provide basic nutrition information, and assist in the human milk lab and formula preparation areas.

With 1+ year of pediatric nutrition experience and an A.A. with DTR (or BS in Nutrition), you will also stock formula, assist discharge education, and collect data per CNS protocol, demonstrating a patient- and family-centered approach.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of related experience in pediatric nutrition.
• Basic pediatric nutrition assessment and counseling skills.
• Computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Clinical Dietitian in inpatient nutritional care.
• Conduct nutrition screens and provide basic nutrition information.
• Work in human milk lab or formula preparation areas.
• Stock formula and support bedside nutrition delivery.
• Collect subjective and objective data per CNS protocol.

Skills

Pediatric nutrition knowledge

Counseling skills

Education

A.A. degree + Dietetic Technician certificate

BS/BA in Nutrition

DTR (Diet Technician Registered)

AHA BLS Healthcare Provider CPR

Job description

Schedule

Primary days are Mon/Wed/Fri, but flexible; shifts may start as early as 7am and end as late as 10pm.

Purpose Statement/Position Summary

Dietetic Technicians conduct nutrition screens, provide basic nutrition information, work in the human milk lab or formula preparation areas, and help stock formula. The Dietetic Tech, under general supervision, assist Clinical Dietitian in the provision of in-patient nutritional care. Collects subjective and objective data for evaluation of nutrition acuity per CNS protocol. Assumes responsibility for patients evaluated as low to moderate nutritional acuity. Provides formula and basic nutrition education upon discharge as needed. Demonstrates commitment to a patient and family focused model of care.

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience

1+ year of related experience. Basic pediatric nutrition knowledge to include basic pediatric assessment, basic counseling skills required. Computer skills required.

Education/Licensure/Certifications

A.A. degree and Dietetic Technician certificate program; OR BS/BA degree in Nutrition or related field required. DTR (diet technician registered) required. Current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider CPR certification.