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Dietetic Technicians

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2024-2034)	Projected Growth (2024-2034)
National Statistics	$37040	4000	2.5%
State Statistics	-	-	-
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Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$37040

Median Wage (USD, 2024)

4000

Projected Job Openings (2024-2034)

2.5%

Projected Growth (2024-2034)

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.

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Education, Training and Experience

Required Level of Education: Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)

Related Work Experience: Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years

On-Site or In-Plant Training: Up to and including 1 month

On-the-Job Training: Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month

Detailed Work Activities

Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health.
Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
Monitor nutrition related activities of individuals or groups.
Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
Manage preparation of special meals or diets.
Supervise medical support personnel.
Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
Estimate operational costs.
Estimate supplies, ingredients, or staff requirements for food preparation activities.
Develop program goals or plans.
Develop organizational goals or objectives.
Train medical providers.
Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
Communicate health and wellness information to the public.
Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.

Work Values

Independence

Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

Achievement

Working Conditions

Recognition

Relationships

Support

Tasks

Conduct nutritional assessments of individuals, including obtaining and evaluating individuals' dietary histories, to plan nutritional programs.
Prepare a major meal, following recipes and determining group food quantities.
Observe and monitor patient food intake and body weight, and report changes, progress, and dietary problems to dietician.
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.
Determine food and beverage costs and assist in implementing cost control procedures.
Refer patients to other relevant services to provide continuity of care.
Deliver speeches on diet, nutrition, or health to promote healthy eating habits and illness prevention and treatment.

Work Styles

Innovation

A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.

Achievement Orientation

Intellectual Curiosity

Tolerance for Ambiguity

Initiative

Adaptability

Self-Confidence

Perseverance

Leadership Orientation

Humility

Sincerity

Empathy

Cooperation

Optimism

Social Orientation

Cautiousness

Attention to Detail

Dependability

Integrity

Stress Tolerance

Self-Control

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