Dietetic Technician

MultiCare; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 35,445 - 58,575; Part time

Job summary

MultiCare Health System is seeking a Dietetic Technician to join our Nutrition Services team in Washington. You will ensure patients and families receive excellent nutritional care and counseling, contributing to positive health outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities include evaluating dietary needs, creating care plans, and collaborating with others to deliver high-quality service in a per diem, day-shift environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietetic Technician or registration eligible within 120 days of hire date.
• Associates Degree in dietetics or food and nutrition which meets ADA standards.
• Certified Dietary Manager certification or eligible within 120 days of hire.
• BA or BS in related field with Director/Clinical Nutrition Manager approval of transcripts.
• Current Washington State Food Handler’s Card.
• Two (2) years of experience in patient nutritional care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritional care to patients and assure care plans meet dietary goals.
• Provide outstanding customer service aligned with organizational values while serving a diverse population.
• Provide assessments, counseling and effective responses to changing patient needs.
• Collaborate to provide a quality product and exceptional experience for customers.

Skills

Nutrition care

Counseling

Patient care

Customer service

Education

Associate degree in dietetics or nutrition

BA/BS in related field with transcripts approval

Registered Dietetic Technician certification or eligible

Job description

Position Summary

Join a team that shares your calling. At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: .001, Shift: day, Schedule: per diem.

The Dietetic Technician is a collaborative opportunity on our Nutrition Services team. In this role, you will ensure MultiCare patients, families and visitors have the best possible nutritional health care experiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritional care to patients and assure care plans meet set dietary goals.
• Provide outstanding customer service in support of our organizational values while serving a diverse population.
• Provide assessments, counseling and effective responses to changing patient needs.
• Apply your enthusiastic, food‑centric attitude and will possess the ability to collaborate to provide a quality product and exceptional experience for our customers.

Requirements

• Registered Dietetic Technician or registration eligible within 120 days of hire date.
• Associates Degree in dietetics or food and nutrition which meets the educational standards established by the ADA.
• Certified Dietary Manager certification or eligible within 120 days of hire.
• BA or BS in related field with Director’s/Clinical Nutrition Manager’s approval of transcripts.
• Current Washington State Food Handler’s Card.
• Two (2) years of experience in patient nutritional care preferred.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $25.73 - $42.52 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

MultiCare provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an external job applicant who requires reasonable accommodation in the job application process, please contact the Employee Resource Center (ERC) at 253‑403‑6947 and we will assist you with submitting a ticket to initiate your request for accommodation. If you are a current employee, you can submit an ERC ticket or call the ERC for assistance.