Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR) I

CHOC; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CHOC in Orange, California, seeks a Dietetic Technician I to provide nutrition care and manage breastmilk/formula preparation in the hospital central lab, under a Registered Dietitian's supervision.

You will assist with the food service line, calorie calculations, nutrition risk screening, and patient education for those at low nutritional risk. A DTR is required within 6 months of hire; one year of DTR experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must possess customer service orientation with sensitivity and respect for diverse populations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with Registered Dietitians and healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate nutrition care and assist with breastmilk and formula preparation.
• Assist with food service line, calculate calories, and monitor nutritional intake for patients.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Dietetics or Nutrition related field

Undergraduate/Graduate degree in Dietetics or Nutrition

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: 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 withhuman milk handling and/orinfant/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.

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