How to hire a dietetic technician, registered

How to hire a dietetic technician, registered, step by step

Here's a step-by-step dietetic technician, registered hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a dietetic technician, registered job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new dietetic technician, registered
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The dietetic technician, registered hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A dietetic technician, registered's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, dietetic technicians, registered from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of dietetic technician, registered salaries for various roles:

   Type of Dietetic Technician, Registered	Description	Hourly rate
   Dietetic Technician, Registered		$12-19
   Dietary Aide	A dietary aide is responsible for assisting food preparations and ensuring that the meals adhere to an individual's specific diet plans. Dietary aides must strictly follow sanitation standards and hygiene procedures to guarantee the safety and quality of the service... Show more	$10-16
   Diet Technician	A Diet Technician identifies patients with nutritional risk using scoring guidelines and initiates referrals for dietetic assessment. They oversee food production or service and assist dietitians or nutritionists in food service supervision and planning.	$12-19

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • Patient Care
   • RD
   • Nutrition Education
   • Nutritional Risk
   • Patient Education
   • MDS
   • Medical Nutrition Therapy
   • Therapeutic Diets
   • Diet Education
   • Tray Line
   • Allergies
   • DTR
   • Diet Changes

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   Responsibilities:

   • Educate patient and their families on special diets, food allergies, weight loss or weight gaining goals.
   • Follow up with patients and families nutrition education activity, making improvements and taking corrective action.
   • Enter information into computer in regard with meal preferences, allergies, and diet order.
   • Interview and assess patients and family members, providing appropriate education or schedule supplements as needed.
   • Store groceries using the first in first out method.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your dietetic technician, registered job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A dietetic technician, registered salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, dietetic technicians, registered' average salary in georgia is 52% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level dietetic technicians, registered earn 39% less than senior-level dietetic technicians, registered.
   • Certifications. A dietetic technician, registered with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a dietetic technician, registered's salary.

   Average dietetic technician, registered salary

   $15.54hourly

   $32,325 yearly

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   Entry-level dietetic technician, registered salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

4. Writing a dietetic technician, registered job description

   A dietetic technician, registered job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a dietetic technician, registered job description:

   Dietetic technician, registered job description example

   Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy!
   
   Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children's Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.
   
   Children's Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City - a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children's health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.
   
   Overview
   
   The RT will work at our Joplin location in the Asthma/Allergy and Pulmonary clinic
   
   Part-time - 32 hours per pay period - Flexibility is required
   
   The purpose of this position is to assist with the technical and clinical matters pertaining to the pulmonary lab. This includes performing diagnostic patient testing according to the guidelines established; assisting in the development of continuous Quality Improvement standards; scheduling patient care activities; communicating with patients and their families to ensure that they have a positive hospital experience.
   
   At Children's Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.
   
   Additionally, it's important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children's Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccines are a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you become a finalist for this position, and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.
   
   Responsibilities
   
   * Provide a high level of expertise in respiratory care equipment and procedures to support the Pulmonology service.
   * Perform pulmonary function tests.
   * Provide essential clerical services.
   * Participate in research activities.
   
   Qualifications
   
   * Bachelor's Degree 3-5 years experience or
   * Associate's Degree 3-5 years experience 4 years prior work experience in the same job may be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor's degree
   * One of the following: Licensed Respiratory Therapist MO, Not Applicable required upon hire
   * Registered Respiratory Therapist
   * Licensed Respiratory Therapist KS
   * CPFT/RPFT Required Upon Hire
   * MO State Licensure Required Upon Hire
   * KS State Licensure (If hired for Wichita location, only a KS state license is required). Required Upon Hire
   
   Starting Pay
   
   Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $25.63/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.
   
   Remote Work/Work from Home
   
   This position is not eligible work remotely, which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Children's Mercy locations and may not work from home.
   
   EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet
   
   Children's Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children's Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.
   
   Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
   
   CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.
   
   If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find dietetic technicians, registered for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your dietetic technician, registered job on Zippia to find and recruit dietetic technician, registered candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit dietetic technicians, registered, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new dietetic technician, registered

   Once you've decided on a perfect dietetic technician, registered candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new dietetic technician, registered. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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