Dietetic Technicians

University of Pittsburgh Medical CenterPittsburgh, PA
Paid Internship

14 days ago

Description

Job Title

Dietetic Technician

Job Location

Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Job Overview

Are you a Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) or individual with a 4-year nutrition degree? Are you passionate about clinical nutrition and looking for a high acuity hospital setting to further your knowledge and continue to develop your skills? If so, this position is for you! New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Compensation

  • Pay: $16.85 - $26.49 an hour
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Shift and Schedule: Rotating weekends, holidays

Responsibilities

  • Perform nutrition screening of patients and accurately assess nutrition risk levels per established criteria.
  • Provide direct patient care using Medical Nutrition Therapy to assess patients and develop goals and a plan of care.
  • Provide appropriate nutrition education.
  • Assist with the education, mentoring, and training of dietetic students/intern and new associates.
  • Accountable as a nutrition liaison/expert to assigned units and participate as a member of interdisciplinary committees and projects.
  • Participate in department Quality Process Improvement activities.

Requirements

  • BS in Nutrition/Dietetics - Dietetics Tract OR Associates Degree, completion of DTR exam required within 3 months of hire.
  • Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: For associate degree, DTR required. Completion of 5-10 CEU annually/50 CEU every 5 years. Act 34.

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Career Paths

People who completed this type of internship end up in the following types of jobs

Top majors

That get hired for this type of internship

  • Nutrition Sciences60%

  • 31 other majors39%

Typical benefits offered for paid internships

(National average offered by employers)

59.4%

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Relocation Assistance

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65.1%

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Housing Assistance

(avg. $2,892)

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43.8%

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Travel Stipend

(avg. $978)

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4.7%

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Tuition Reimbursement

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17.5%

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Medical Insurance

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25.7%

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401(k) Company Match

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49.7%

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Paid Holidays

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Average internship hourly pay

For Mideast region

Hospital & Health Care

Typical pay range:

$18.63 - $23.95

Estimated Monthly Living Expenses

For Pittsburgh, PA | $3,501/mo

  • Housing/Rent$1,582

  • Miscellaneous$824

  • Food$469

  • Utilities$319

  • Transportation$307

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