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Program Codes
10295
Employment Percentage
4.813477738
SOC ID
29-2051
SOC Title
Dietetic Technicians
ONET ID
29-2051.00
ONET Concat ID
29205100
Median Salary
35672
EMSI Interest Area Term
Kinesiology, Health and Athletics
Ed Level High School
17.23
Ed Level Certificate
26.85
Ed Level Some College
14.64
Ed Level Associates
34.57
Ed Level Bachelors
6.71
Ed Level Masters
0
Ed Level Doctors
0
Typical Ed Level
an Associate degree
Career Description
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.
Core Tasks
  • Observe and monitor patient food intake and body weight, and report changes, progress, and dietary problems to dietician.
  • Prepare a major meal, following recipes and determining group food quantities.
  • Conduct nutritional assessments of individuals, including obtaining and evaluating individuals' dietary histories, to plan nutritional programs.
  • Supervise food production or service or assist dietitians or nutritionists in food service supervision or planning.
  • Plan menus or diets or guide individuals or families in food selection, preparation, or menu planning, based upon nutritional needs and established guidelines.
  • Develop job specifications, job descriptions, or work schedules.
  • Attend interdisciplinary meetings with other health care professionals to discuss patient care.
  • Provide dietitians with assistance researching food, nutrition, or food service systems.
  • Select, schedule, or conduct orientation or in-service education programs.
  • Analyze menus or recipes, standardize recipes, or test new products.
Start Annual Earnings
27955.2
Top Annual Earnings
55265.59
EMSI Career Title Slug
dietetic-technician