Pediatric Dietetic Technician (DTR) – Transform Care

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is hiring Dietetic Technician-Registered in a hospital setting to provide nutrition care for pediatric patients. You will perform nutrition assessments, implement interventions, and educate families on diets and formulas.

The role supports enteral feeding, human milk management, and data entry, with opportunities for both full-time and part-time schedules. Qualifications include an Associate's in Nutrition or related field, with a Bachelor’s preferred,

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nutrition or related field required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field preferred.
• Prior hospital experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• English reading/writing proficiency required.
• Knowledge of pediatric medical nutrition therapy.
• Computer and data-entry skills (word processing, spreadsheets).
• DTR certification required within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Complete nutrition assessments within scope of Dietetic Technician-Registered duties.
• Implement and monitor nutritional interventions per RD guidance.
• Estimate intakes and calculate calories; assist data collection.
• Identify patients needing RD assessment and transfer care accordingly.
• Educate patients/families on diets, formulas, and lactation basics.
• Manage human milk inventory and enteral feeding orders accurately.
• Maintain documentation and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Collaborate with healthcare team and participate in staff meetings.

Skills

Communication

Read/write English

Medical nutrition therapy (pediatrics)

Nutrient analysis knowledge

Computer proficiency

Food knowledge of formulas and feeds

Nutrition data entry

LCM education & lactation Basics

Education

Associate's Degree Nutrition or related field

Bachelor's Degree Nutrition or related field (preferred)

DTR Certification within 12 months (required)

Tools

Food Processor

Job description

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is hiring Dietetic Technician-Registered in a hospital setting to provide nutrition care for pediatric patients. You will perform nutrition assessments, implement interventions, and educate families on diets and formulas.

The role supports enteral feeding, human milk management, and data entry, with opportunities for both full-time and part-time schedules. Qualifications include an Associate's in Nutrition or related field, with a Bachelor’s preferred,