Dietetic Technician

Primary Location Burnet Campus Department Nutrition Therapy Shift Rotating (United States of America) Schedule Full time Weekly Hours 40 FTE 1 Employee Status Regular *Expected Starting Pay Range $21.14 - $26.47 *Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply.Annual pay may vary based on FTE status. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Patient Evaluation: 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. Patient Care: 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. Nutrition Support: Monitor NPO and clear-liquid orders, coordinate tube-feeding products, provide standardized recipes, calculate daily product needs, and monitor use. Department Operations: Enter charges and complete daily productivity records. Collaboration: Work with dietitians and diet technicians to complete patient care, support specialty clinics, and contribute to assigned projects. Nutrition Care: 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. Formula and Human Milk Preparation: Prepare, label, store, deliver, and document feedings accurately while following recipes, quality controls, aseptic technique, sanitation standards, and infection‑control policies. Inventory and Supplies: Maintain stock, order approved products, verify deliveries, rotate inventory, monitor expiration dates, report shortages, and follow recall procedures. Quality and Safety: 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. Professional Accountability: Work collaboratively, follow the professional code of ethics, maintain competency, use evidence-based practices, pursue professional development, and mentor or train others as assigned. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Associate's degree in a related field Preferred: Previous related experience Registered Dietetic Technician About Us At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s. Cincinnati Children’s is: Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025) , America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune Consistently certified as great place to work A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us. Comprehensive job description provided upon request. Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability #J-18808-Ljbffr Cincinnati Children's