Dietetic Tech

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital Los Angeles is seeking a Dietetic Technician to support inpatient nutrition care and nutrition screening. You will assist in the human milk lab or formula preparation areas, provide basic nutrition education, and help stock formula. Under supervision, you will support the Clinical Dietitian and collect data for CNS protocol evaluation.

The role requires 1+ year of related experience, relevant pediatric nutrition knowledge, and computer skills. A.A.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Pediatric nutrition knowledge

Counseling skills

Computer skills

Education

A.A. degree and Dietetic Technician certificate program

BS/BA degree in Nutrition or related field

DTR (diet technician registered)

Job description

Schedule

Primary days: Sunday, Monday and Wednesday 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.