Pediatric Dietetic Tech: Inpatient Nutrition & Lactation

Children's Hospital Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital Los Angeles in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Dietetic Technician to support inpatient nutrition care under the supervision of a Clinical Dietitian. The role conducts nutrition screens, assists with formula preparation and human milk lab tasks, and helps stock formula.

Responsibilities include collecting data for CNS protocol, delivering basic nutrition education on discharge, and collaborating with the team to support patients with low to moderate nutritional acuity.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of related experience in pediatric nutrition and basic counseling.
• Basic pediatric nutrition assessment knowledge and counseling skills.
• Proficiency with computers and data collection per CNS protocol.

Responsibilities

• Assist Clinical Dietitian in in-patient nutritional care.
• Conduct nutrition screens and collect subjective/objective data per CNS protocol.
• Provide formula preparation and basic nutrition education at discharge as needed.
• Stock formula and support human milk lab operations.

Skills

Pediatric nutrition knowledge

Counseling skills

Computer skills

Education

A.A. degree + Dietetic Technician certificate

BS/BA in Nutrition or related field

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Children's Hospital Los Angeles in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Dietetic Technician to support inpatient nutrition care under the supervision of a Clinical Dietitian. The role conducts nutrition screens, assists with formula preparation and human milk lab tasks, and helps stock formula.

Responsibilities include collecting data for CNS protocol, delivering basic nutrition education on discharge, and collaborating with the team to support patients with low to moderate nutritional acuity.