Dietetic Technician

Children’s Hospital of Orange County; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dietetic Technician I at CHOC in Orange, CA provides age appropriate nutrition care and handles sterile preparation of breastmilk and formula under physician orders in the hospital's centralized lab.

Under supervision of a Registered Dietitian, you assist with food service for specialty patients, calculate calories, plan nourishments, screen nutritional risk, educate and monitor for low nutritional risk patients.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Dietetics or Nutrition with eligibility to take the DTR exam.
• Registered Dietetic Technician within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to provide family-centered nutrition care and education.

Responsibilities

• Provide age appropriate nutrition care and assist with breastmilk/formula preparation in central lab.
• Assist with food service line for specialty patients and calculate calories.
• Plan nourishments under RD supervision and screen patients at nutritional risk.
• Educate and monitor low nutritional risk patients and support families.

Skills

Family-centered care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in Dietetics

Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Dietetics

Tools

CBORD

Nutritionist Pro

Timeless Medical

Job description

Work Location

Orange, California

Work Shift

Day – 08hrs (United States of America)

Why CHOC?

At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children's health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals.

Environmental Sustainability Statement

Driven by the connection between children's health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children's health and patient safety.

Job Summary

The Dietetic Technician I provides age appropriate nutrition care and is responsible for sterile preparation and unit dose forms of breastmilk and formula pursuant to physicians orders within the hospital centralized preparation lab. Assists with food service line for specialty patients, calculates and documents calorie counts, plans nourishments under supervision of Registered Dietitian (RD), screens patient at nutritional risk, and provides education and monitoring for low nutritional risk patients.

Pay Range

Minimum $23.00 Midpoint $28.77 Maximum $34.54

Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

Experience

• Required: None required.
• Preferred: One (1) year DTR experience in acute-care hospital setting.

Education

• Required within 6 months of hire: Must fulfill one of the following: 1) Associate degree in Dietetics or Nutrition related field from an accredited college or university with the required clinical hours to be eligible to take the DTR exam; or 2) undergraduate or Graduate degree in Dietetics or Nutrition related field with eligibility to take the DTR exam.

Training

• Required: Successful completion of registration exam to become a Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) within 6 months of hire.

Specialized Skills

• Required: Knowledge of and ability to provide appropriate family-centered patient care based upon age appropriateness and cultural needs. Excellent customer satisfaction skills; care with sensitivity and respect. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to successfully provide/promote safe care within the parameters of licensure and regulatory requirements, practice requirements and hospital systems. Ability to prioritize and complete duties in a timely and organized manner. Ability to set goals and evaluate results in accordance with the highest standards. Promote teamwork to achieve CHOC's mission.
• Preferred: Experience with human milk handling and/or infant/enteral formula preparation. Knowledge of CBORD, Nutritionist Pro, Timeless Medical, or other nutritional software systems.

Licensure

• Required: Registered Dietetic Technician within 6 months of hire.
• Preferred: Registered Dietetic Technician upon hire.

Work Environments - Functional Demand

Light - Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35 lbs. Push/pull 50-100 lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher). Physical Activity Requirements: Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation Physical Activity Lifting Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Frequent 36-66% Sensory Requirements: Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision Environment Requirements: Airborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

Non-Discrimination Statement

CHOC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, disability, sex, gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with state and federal laws. CHOC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for positions at CHOC, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the listed qualifications for a particular role, as your unique experience may be a great addition to our culture for another one of our opportunities. If you desire support or accommodations throughout the Talent Acquisition process, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner.

Recognized year after year as national leader in employee engagement, and named one of the best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, this is an exciting time to be at CHOC. Our campus is constantly growing and offering new state-of-the art programs and services as we continue to meet the needs of more than 250,000 children annually, making the opportunities for career enrichment endless. We offer highly competitive salary levels and benefits, but the personal growth and fulfillment you’ll find at CHOC, coupled with an inspiring mission to nurture, advance, and protect the health and well being of children, are perhaps the most valuable payouts of all. We hope you will join our dedicated and talented team of associates committed to the highest standards of care and making a difference in the lives of children in Orange County – and beyond. Driven by the connection between children's health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children's health and patient safety. We're always in search for our next Defender of Childhood!