Diet Technician screens and identifies patients with nutritional risk using scoring guidelines and initiates referrals for dietetic assessment. Institutes basic nutrition plans including individualized menu plans and monitors intake and acceptance of required meals and supplements. Being a Diet Technician computes analysis of patients intake and calorie count results. Requires an associate degree. Additionally, Diet Technician typically requires Dietetic Technician - Registered (DTR). Typically reports to a dietitian. The Diet Technician works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Diet Technician typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Required Skills:
1. Professional registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (DTR) or the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals, (CDM), preferred, or two years of academic training in dietetics, preferred.
Minimum Work Experience:
1. Two years of experience in dietetics, preferred. Competent in carbohydrate counting and label reading.
2. Able to generate computer report on diet census sheets, patient information regarding food allergies and intolerances, laboratory results and patient history related to therapeutic diets.
Minimum Education:
1. Equivalent of two years academic training in dietetics, preferred.