Per Diem Dietetic Technician — Patient Nutrition Educator

Banner Health; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid orientation

Flexible schedules

Weekly pay

403(b) Pre-tax retirement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee wellness program

Discount Entertainment tickets

Restaurant/Shopping/Auto discounts

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking a Dietetic Technician (DTR) for a Per Diem role in Tucson, AZ. You will collaborate with Registered Dietitians to provide Nutrition education and clinical care to patients and families, supporting meal planning within dietary restrictions.

The position offers flexible scheduling, weekend availability, and opportunities to start or supplement a nutrition career within Banner Staffing Services-AZ.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate Degree from an approved Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Dietetic Technician program and pass the DTR exam within 6 months of employment.
• Optionally, a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics or five years acute-care nutrition experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical nutrition care for patients with moderate and low nutritional risk.
• Educate patients and families on meal selections within dietary restrictions.
• Perform nutrition assessments and follow-up with dietitians as needed.
• Document in medical records and care plans per regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to quality improvement activities and meal rounds.

Skills

Nutrition education

Patient-focused care

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Dietetics

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics

Tools

DTR exam preparation

Job description

Banner Health is seeking a Dietetic Technician (DTR) for a Per Diem role in Tucson, AZ. You will collaborate with Registered Dietitians to provide Nutrition education and clinical care to patients and families, supporting meal planning within dietary restrictions.

The position offers flexible scheduling, weekend availability, and opportunities to start or supplement a nutrition career within Banner Staffing Services-AZ.