Dietetic Technicians
They make sure food is good for you.
| Wages |
$17.38 per hour on average
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| Outlook |
The outlook is Good
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| Education & Training |
Postsecondary vocational training is common.
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| Related Programs (Current training programs available) |
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| On the Job |
Work Activities
- Monitor patient food intake and report progress and problems to dietician.
- Use recipes and nutrition guidelines to prepare meals.
- Create new recipes and test new foods for use in the facility.
- Supervise food production and service.
- Follow procedures for cutting costs.
- Develop job descriptions.
- Create work schedules for employees.
- Gather information about patients' dietary needs. Evaluate the information and plan diets.
- Schedule and lead programs for educating workers.
- Teach people how to select and prepare foods. Teach them how to look at their nutritional needs when planning menus.
- Assist dieticians with research.
- Refer patients to nutrition workers outside the health care facility.
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| Career Path |
Patient Care
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