Dietetic Technician

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Associate Degree Nutrition or related program by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Required
• Bachelor's Degree by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Preferred

Work Experience

• Prior work experience in a hospital setting Required or WIC program - Preferred

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

• Dietetic Technician-Registered (DTR) Commission on Dietetic - Required Within 9 month
• Certified Lactation Consultant (CLC) ALPP - Preferred
• Serv Safe Certification (SSC) ServSafe Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to patients and families, public, medical staff and physicians. Required
• Must be able to read English with understanding and write English legibly. Required
• Basic knowledge and application of medical nutrition therapy in pediatrics's patients. Required
• Basic knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing, and spreadsheet software. Required
• Competence in nutritional content, sources and use of commercial supplements, tube feedings, human milk, infant formulas and feeding modulars (fat, protein, carbohydrate, vitamins and minerals). Required
• Ability to perform increasingly complex mathematical calculations such as fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions and metric measures. Required
• Computer proficiency required. Required

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour

Healthcare setting:

• Children's hospital

Medical specialties:

• Dietetics

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Hospital setting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Registered Dietetic Technician (Required)
• IBCLC (Preferred)
• Serv Safe Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person