Dietetic Technician

Cincinnati Children's•Greendale, WI

7d•$21 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietetic Technician plays a crucial role in supporting nutrition therapy services for both inpatient and outpatient settings. This position involves direct patient care, including evaluating nutrition needs, developing and monitoring care plans, preparing specialized formulas, and educating patients and families. The technician will also be responsible for departmental operations such as charge entry and productivity tracking, as well as maintaining inventory and ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Collaboration with registered dietitians and other team members is essential for comprehensive patient care.

Requirements

Associate's degree in a related field

Nice To Haves

Previous related experience
Registered Dietetic Technician

Responsibilities

Review records, interview patients and families, gather clinical and growth data, assess moderate nutrition risk, and support assigned inpatient or outpatient services, including menus, calorie counts, discharge education, and basic formula recipes.
Monitor moderate-risk patients, support nutrition care plans, verify diet orders, track intake and tolerance, assist with allergy-safe menus, complete nutrient analyses and forms, educate families, document care, and refer higher-risk needs to the registered dietitian.
Monitor NPO and clear-liquid orders, coordinate tube-feeding products, provide standardized recipes, calculate daily product needs, and monitor use.
Enter charges and complete daily productivity records.
Work with dietitians and diet technicians to complete patient care, support specialty clinics, and contribute to assigned projects.
Assess nutrition needs, provide education and menu guidance, verify interventions, support discharge planning, document in the medical record, and communicate changes to the registered dietitian and care team.
Prepare, label, store, deliver, and document feedings accurately while following recipes, quality controls, aseptic technique, sanitation standards, and infection-control policies.
Maintain stock, order approved products, verify deliveries, rotate inventory, monitor expiration dates, report shortages, and follow recall procedures.
Verify orders, maintain required records and quality logs, report equipment or safety concerns, work within scope of practice, and follow all regulatory and departmental standards.
Work collaboratively, follow the professional code of ethics, maintain competency, use evidence-based practices, pursue professional development, and mentor or train others as assigned.