Dietetic Technicians

What Does a Dietetic Technicians Do?

Assist in the provision of food service and nutritional programs, under the supervision of a dietitian. May plan and produce meals based on established guidelines, teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• 1Observe and monitor patient food intake and body weight, and report changes, progress, and dietary problems to dietician.
• 2Conduct nutritional assessments of individuals, including obtaining and evaluating individuals' dietary histories, to plan nutritional programs.
• 3Prepare a major meal, following recipes and determining group food quantities.
• 4Supervise food production or service or assist dietitians or nutritionists in food service supervision or planning.
• 5Plan menus or diets or guide individuals or families in food selection, preparation, or menu planning, based upon nutritional needs and established guidelines.
• 6Develop job specifications, job descriptions, or work schedules.
• 7Attend interdisciplinary meetings with other health care professionals to discuss patient care.
• 8Provide dietitians with assistance researching food, nutrition, or food service systems.

Required Skills

• Appointment scheduling software
• Axxya Systems Nutritionist Pro
• CBORD Nutrition Service Suite
• Computrition Nutrition Care Management NCM Select
• CyberSoft NutriBase
• Cybersoft Primero Software Suite
• DietMaster Systems Clinical Nutrition
• ESHA Research The Food Processor
• eTritionWare
• Food Service Solutions FoodCo

Dietetic Technicians Salary