Dietetic Technician (Per Diem)

Children's Hospital of Orange County; California (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to children's health as a Dietetic Technician. In this per diem role, you will provide essential nutrition care, assist in the preparation of breastmilk and formula, and support specialty patients. With a focus on family-centered care, you'll work within a collaborative environment that values professional growth and community impact. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of pediatric patients while developing your skills in a supportive setting. If you're passionate about nutrition and eager to contribute to a vital mission, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Must fulfill educational requirements to take DTR exam within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of family-centered patient care and cultural needs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate nutrition care and sterile preparation of breastmilk and formula.
• Assist with food service line and calculate calorie counts for patients.

Skills

Customer satisfaction skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Teamwork promotion

Education

Associate degree in Dietetics or Nutrition

Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Dietetics or Nutrition

Tools

CBORD

Nutritionist Pro

Timeless Medical

Job description

Job Title: Dietetic Technician (Per Diem)

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.

Job Summary:

The Dietetic Technician I PD 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 $27.00 Midpoint $27.00 Maximum $28.00

Experience:

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

Education:

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

Training:

• Required: Successful completion of the 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.
• Preferred: Experience with human milk handling and/or infant/enteral formula preparation. Knowledge of CBORD, Nutritionist Pro, Timeless Medical, or other nutrition 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, Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation.

Sensory Requirements:

• Color Discrimination
• Depth Perception
• Far Vision
• Hearing
• Near Vision

Environment Requirements:

• Airborne 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.