Registered Dietetic Technician- Culinary & Nutrition Services- F/T Day Shift

Updated: Aug 8, 2023
Location: Orange
Job Type:
Department: Culinary & Nutrition Services

UC Title: REG DIETETIC TCHN

Position Number: 40343363

Reports to: Temp Agency Staff-Non UC

Working Title: Registered Dietetic Technician

Cost Center: Culinary & Nutrition Services (428340)

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

FLSA: Nonexempt

Date Created: 3/02/2020

Job Code: 005419

Hours: 40

Shift: Day Shift

FTE: 1

Position Summary: 

Under the supervision of the Clinical Nutrition Manager and Registered Dietitian (RD), the Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) assists the RD in nutrition assessment, implementation, and monitoring of Medical Nutrition Therapy. Participates as a healthcare team member to provide care to pediatric/adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Provides a wide range of nutritional services including nutrition screenings, gathering information from patients, charting and calculation of nutrient intake, monitoring patients, menu modifications, performing nutrition education and other related duties as assigned.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our:

Compensation practices (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php) and

Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits). 

Salary Range: 

Hourly Rate  Minimum   $23.32            Midpoint    $26.15           Maximum   $28.98

Required Qualifications:

Associate degree in Dietetic Technology or Bachelor degree from four-year college or university in Nutrition and Dietetics (following The Commission on Dietetic Registration curriculum)

Registered with the Commission on Dietetics (CDR) as a Dietetic Technician, Registered or Registered Dietitian

One (1) year of previous directly related nutritional experience in a healthcare environment

Completes continuing education to meet requirements for maintenance of registration

Must have superior customer service and critical thinking skills

Proficient in concepts of basic algebra including ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, and volume

Possesses necessary skills to effectively operate the hospital’s electronic medical record system. Ability to operate a standard computer including basic use of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Must be able to work various hours and days based on business need

Willingness and availability to work overtime, holidays, and weekend as needed or requested

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

·         Background Check and Live Scan

·         Legal Right to Work in the United States

·         Vaccination Policies

·         Smoking and Tobacco Policy

·         Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

·         California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act

·         E-Verify

·         Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI’s Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [email protected] or at (949) 824-0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.