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DIETETIC TECHNICIANS: ARIZONA

Occupation Description

Assist dietitians in the provision of food service and nutritional programs. Under the supervision of dietitians, may plan and produce meals based on established guidelines, teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals.


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State and National Wages

Location Pay
Period		 2008
10% 25% Median 75% 90%
United States Hourly $8.39 $9.88 $12.54 $15.91 $19.20
Yearly $17,500 $20,600 $26,100 $33,100 $39,900
Arizona Hourly $7.19 $7.59 $9.39 $13.16 $15.30
Yearly $15,000 $15,800 $19,500 $27,400 $31,800
Annual Wages for Dietetic Technicians

United States - $39,900 United States - $26,100 United States - $17,500 Arizona - $31,800 Arizona - $19,500 Arizona - $15,000
  • High is the wage at which 90% of workers earn less and 10% earn more.
  • Middle is the wage at which 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
  • Low is the wage at which 10% of workers earn less and 90% earn more.

Hourly Wages for Dietetic Technicians

United States - $19.2 United States - $12.54 United States - $8.39 Arizona - $15.3 Arizona - $9.39 Arizona - $7.19
  • High is the wage at which 90% of workers earn less and 10% earn more.
  • Middle is the wage at which 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
  • Low is the wage at which 10% of workers earn less and 90% earn more.

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National Data Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics Survey
State Data Source: Arizona Wage Information

State and National Trends

United States Employment Percent
Change		 Job Openings 1
2006 2016
Dietetic technicians 25,100 28,800 + 15 % 1,140
Arizona Employment Percent
Change		 Job Openings 1
2006 2016
Dietetic technicians 750 890 + 19 % 40
1Job Openings refers to the average annual job openings due to growth and net replacement.

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National Data Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections
State Data Source: Arizona Department of Economic Security - Research Administration

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The most important knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) are listed for Dietetic Technicians.

Knowledge:

  • Food Production - Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
  • English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
  • Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
  • Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Skills:

  • Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
  • Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
  • Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.

Abilities:

  • Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  • Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
  • Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Source: Occupational Information Network: Dietetic Technicians.

Tasks and Activities

Occupation specific tasks and the most important generalized work activities are listed for Dietetic Technicians.

Occupation Specific Tasks:

  • Analyze menus and recipes, standardize recipes and test new products.
  • Deliver speeches on diet, nutrition and health to promote healthy eating habits and illness prevention and treatment.
  • Determine food and beverage costs and assist in implementing cost control procedures.
  • Develop job specifications, job descriptions, and work schedules.
  • Observe patient food intake and report progress and dietary problems to dietician.
  • Obtain and evaluate dietary histories of individuals to plan nutritional programs.
  • Plan menus and diets or guide individuals and families in food selection, preparation, and menu planning, based upon nutritional needs and established guidelines.
  • Prepare a major meal, following recipes and determining group food quantities.
  • Provide dietitians with assistance researching food, nutrition and food service systems.
  • Refer patients to other relevant services to provide continuity of care.
  • Select, schedule, and conduct orientation and in-service education programs.
  • Supervise food production and service, or assist dietitians and nutritionists in food service supervision and planning.

Generalized Work Activities:

  • Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
  • Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings - Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
  • Assisting and Caring for Others - Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Detailed Work Activities:

  • analyze menus
  • analyze recipes
  • communicate technical information
  • conduct nutritional or food programs
  • counsel patients concerning diet
  • determine nutritional needs or diet restrictions
  • develop dietary-care plans
  • follow recipes
  • guide individuals or families in nutritional areas
  • make presentations on health or medical issues
  • obtain individual dietary histories to plan nutritional programs
  • teach food or nutrition principles
  • use interpersonal communication techniques
  • use nutrition research techniques
  • weigh patients

Source: Occupational Information Network: Dietetic Technicians.

Tools and Technology

Dietetic Technicians  View Detailed Report

Tools:

  • Calculators or accessories - Programmable calculators
  • Commercial use cutlery - Commercial kitchen knives
  • Commercial use food slicers - Commercial kitchen food slicers
  • Commercial use microwave ovens - Commercial kitchen microwave ovens
  • Commercial use mixers - Commercial kitchen mixers

Technology:

  • Analytical or scientific software - Axxya Systems Nutritionist Pro software, ESHA Research The Food Processor, Gnutrition, NutriGenie Optimal Nutrition, The Nutrition Company FoodWorks
  • Data base user interface and query software - CyberSoft NutriBase software, DietMaster Systems Clinical Nutrition, Microsoft Access, USDA Child Nutrition Database, ValuSoft MasterCook
  • Enterprise resource planning ERP software - Cybersoft Primero Software Suite, LunchByte Systems NUTRIKIDS, eTritionWare software
  • Medical software - CBORD Nutrition Service Suite, Computrition Nutrition Care Management NCM Select, Patient electronic medical record EMR software
  • Spreadsheet software - Spreadsheet software

Source: Occupational Information Network: Dietetic Technicians.

Education and Training

Occupation: Dietetic Technicians
Most Common Educational/Training Level: Postsecondary vocational award
Related Instructional Programs:

  • Dietetic Technician (DTR)
  • Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
  • Dietitian Assistant
  • Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
  • Nutrition Sciences
Distribution of Educational Attainment
OccupationPercent of employees aged 25 to 44 in the occupation whose highest level of educational attainment is-
High School
or Less 		Some CollegeBachelor Degree
or More
Dietetic technicians 27% 57% 16%
Health Technologists and Technicians 20.1% 57.1% 22.7%
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical 9.9% 31% 59.1%
Total, All Occupations 38.8% 29.1% 32.1%

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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections (Education/Training Level, Educational Attainment); National Center for Education Statistics (Typical Instructional Programs)

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