Pediatric Dietetic Technician I – Day Shift

CHOC Children's; Orange, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

CHOC Children's in Orange, CA seeks a Dietetic Technician I to deliver age-appropriate nutrition care under physician orders in the hospital's centralized prep lab. Responsibilities include sterile breastmilk/formula prep and assisting with the food service line for specialty patients.

Requirements include an associate degree or higher in Dietetics or Nutrition, successful completion of the DTR exam within 6 months, and RDT registration.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of family-centered patient care.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to promote safe care under licensure rules.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition care per physician orders.
• Assist with food service for specialty patients.
• Calculate and document calorie counts; plan nourishments.
• Screen patients for nutritional risk and educate/monitor low-risk patients.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Dietetics

Nutrition-related bachelor’s/graduate degree

Tools

CBORD

Nutritionist Pro

Timeless Medical

Job description

CHOC Children's in Orange, CA seeks a Dietetic Technician I to deliver age-appropriate nutrition care under physician orders in the hospital's centralized prep lab. Responsibilities include sterile breastmilk/formula prep and assisting with the food service line for specialty patients.

Requirements include an associate degree or higher in Dietetics or Nutrition, successful completion of the DTR exam within 6 months, and RDT registration.