Registered Dietetic Technician

Summit County Public Health; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OPERS retirement

Paid time off

Health insurance

Job summary

Summit County Public Health in Akron, OH is seeking a Registered Dietetic Technician to support the WIC program. You will work under a licensed Dietitian, deliver nutrition education, assist with client support, and help with community referrals.

Responsibilities include intake, eligibility screening, breastfeeding support, and creating nutrition education materials. The role emphasizes outreach, multilingual support, and adherence to WIC policies.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Completion of a dietetic technician program accredited by the ACEND of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Registered as a Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Valid Ohio driver's license, automobile availability, and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Perform intake, schedule appointments, and greet clients to ensure an efficient clinic flow.
• Explain the WIC Program, rights, and responsibilities to participants during certification and recertification appointments.
• Determine eligibility of clients through health and nutrition screening, including performing height, weight, and hemoglobin measurements.
• Identify and document nutrition risks in low-risk clients and provide appropriate nutrition education.
• Refer high-risk clients to the Registered Dietitian (RD) for assessment and food package assignment.
• Provide breastfeeding assessments, education, and support; promote breastfeeding as the norm for infant feeding.
• Assign food packages based on client needs or refer clients to an RD for approval.
• Refer clients to health care providers, community resources, and support service programs as appropriate.
• Prepare client charts, review prenatal packets, and assist non-English-speaking participants using tele-interpreter services.
• Design and distribute nutrition and wellness education materials for use in clinics and community programs.
• Maintain cleanliness of the WIC clinic, waiting areas, and laboratories, ensuring compliance with agency policies.
• Participate in staff, program, and community meetings as assigned.

Education

Associate's degree in nutrition/dietetics

ACEND-accredited Dietetics Technician program

Registered Dietetic Technician (DTR) certification

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Are you looking to build a fulfilling career in Public Health? Join Summit County Public Health! We're proud of our commitment to both the communities we serve and the employees who make our work possible. Our staff has recognized us as a certified Great Place to Work®-and we invite you to be part of our mission to create a healthful environment and ensure the accessibility of health services to all.

Summit County Public Health is seeking a dedicated Registered Dietetic Technician to work full-time (35 hours per week), Monday through Friday, in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. The Dietetic Technician plays a vital role in improving the nutritional health of individuals and families in our community. This position works under the supervision of a registered and licensed Dietitian to provide nutrition education, client support, and community referrals in alignment with WIC program policies. This is an impactful role for professionals committed to enhancing public health through nutrition and wellness strategies, breastfeeding education, and proactive community engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform intake, schedule appointments, and greet clients to ensure an efficient clinic flow.
• Explain the WIC Program, rights, and responsibilities to participants during certification and recertification appointments.
• Determine eligibility of clients through health and nutrition screening, including performing height, weight, and hemoglobin measurements.
• Identify and document nutrition risks in low-risk clients and provide appropriate nutrition education.
• Refer high-risk clients to the Registered Dietitian (RD) for assessment and food package assignment.
• Provide breastfeeding assessments, education, and support; promote breastfeeding as the norm for infant feeding.
• Assign food packages based on client needs or refer clients to an RD for approval.
• Refer clients to health care providers, community resources, and support service programs as appropriate.
• Prepare client charts, review prenatal packets, and assist non-English-speaking participants using tele-interpreter services.
• Design and distribute nutrition and wellness education materials for use in clinics and community programs.
• Maintain cleanliness of the WIC clinic, waiting areas, and laboratories, ensuring compliance with agency policies.
• Participate in staff, program, and community meetings as assigned.

Compensation & Total Rewards

This is a full-time position with a standard 35-hour work week.

• Compensation: $46,865.00 annually (equivalent to $25.75 per hour working 35 hours per week).
• Retirement: Secure future planning through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).
• Paid Time Off: Includes 14 paid holidays alongside paid vacation and sick time.
• Healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision, and more.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Completion of a dietetic technician program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Registered as a Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Valid Ohio driver's license, automobile availability, and insurance.

Summit County Public Health (SCPH) is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities, and talents that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture but also our reputation and organizational achievements. We embrace and encourage our employees' differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.