Nationwide Children's Hospital

Dietetic Technician Registered - Comprehensive Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Program and Complex Health Care

Nationwide Children's Hospital  •  United States (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Screens patient medical records for nutritional risk factors and assessment needs, obtains clinical information, and provides nutritional care, basic dietary instructions, and general nutrition education. Essential Functions:

  • Assesses nutritional needs of patients by reviewing medical records and conducting interviews.
  • Develops and implements nutrition care plans based on patient needs and medical conditions.
  • Monitors and evaluates patient progress, adjusting nutrition care plans as needed.
  • Provides nutrition education to patients and their families.
  • Maintains accurate and complete patient records.
  • Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.


Education Requirement:

Associate's Degree in Nutrition from an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) approved program, required.


Licensure Requirement:

(not specified)


Certifications:

Dietetic Technician Registered, (DTR) or Registration Eligible with completion of exam within 3 months of hire, required.


Skills:

  • Highly proficient technical skills.
  • Ability to work accurately and efficiently in various organizational systems.


Experience:

  • Experience as a dietetic technician, preferred.
  • Clinical pediatric experience, preferred.


Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Peripheral vision, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel

FREQUENTLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Depth perception, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Computer skills, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use


Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

Talking on phone/in person - frequently

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"

Nationwide Children's Hospital

About Nationwide Children's Hospital

Nationwide Children’s is one of America's largest pediatric hospitals, an international leader in research and is ranked in all 10 specialties on U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-26 “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals” list. Our staff, comprised of 1,600 medical professionals and over 16,000 employees, provides state-of-the-art pediatric care for 1.8 million patient visits annually. And, according to the Children’s Hospital Association, Nationwide Children's is the #1 provider of pediatric surgery in the country.

Our doctors represent every major pediatric sub-specialty. With over 50 locations throughout Ohio, signature programs include heart, cancer, gastroenterology and neonatology care, all of which are internationally recognized. Tim Robinson is CEO of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, which includes the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation and The Center for Family Safety and Healing at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

As home to the Department of Pediatrics of The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Nationwide Children’s physicians train the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric specialists. The Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital is one of the Top 10 National Institutes of Health-funded freestanding pediatric research facilities. Nationwide Children’s remains true to the original mission since its founding in 1892 of providing care regardless of a family’s ability to pay. More information is available at NationwideChildrens.org.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Columbus, OH
Year Founded
1892
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