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Occupational Report for Dietetic Technicians (29-2051) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational 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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Employment Outlook for Dietetic Technicians
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat smaller than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a much faster rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat lower than the regional average.

Limited employment opportunities exist.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Dietetic Technicians There are 2 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 2 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Dietary Aide 8/17/10 Seaside $9.00/hr
(Cl 2118) Nutrition Services Assistant I - Rover 8/31/10 Beaverton $10.01/hr to $11.14/hr DOE
Job Openings from the Web for Dietetic Technicians There are no openings for this occupation.
State of Oregon License Information for Dietetic Technicians No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Dietetic Technicians
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $8.74 $9.24 $10.40 $12.78 $17.85 $11.72 $24,386
Multnomah / Washington 9.31 11.08 16.46 19.85 22.13 15.72 32,689
Clackamas 8.68 9.09 9.88 11.32 13.40 10.56 21,974
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Dietetic Technicians
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 150 185 35 23.3% 4 4 8
Multnomah / Washington 79 99 20 25.3% 2 2 4
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 22 29 7 31.8% 1 1 1
Clackamas 17 20 3 17.6% 0 1 1
Jackson / Josephine 17 21 4 23.5% 0 1 1
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 7 9 2 28.6% 0 0 0
Grant / Harney / Malheur 4 4 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 3 3 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 3 3 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Morrow / Umatilla 2 2 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 2 2 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Lane 0 1 1 NA 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Dietetic Technicians
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 150
Total, All Industries Private 125
Health Care and Social Assistance Private 124
Hospitals Private 21
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals Private 20
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities Private 103
Nursing Care Facilities Private 48
Community Care Facilities for the Elderly Private 54
Total, All Industries Local 21
Public Administration Local 17
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 17
Educational Requirements for Dietetic Technicians Workers must have moderate-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with an associate have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Dietetic Technicians
  • Analyze Menus
  • Analyze Recipes
  • Apply Basic Chemistry
  • Apply Chemistry Theory
  • Apply Health And Sanitation Standards
  • Apply Institutional Care Procedures
  • Apply Nutrition Research Techniques
  • Apply Nutritional Practices
  • Apply Personal Care Procedures
  • Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
  • Cook In Quantity
  • Determine Portions
  • Feed Patients
  • Follow Recipes
  • Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Patients Or Others
  • Plan And Organize Nutritional And Food Programs
  • Plan And Prepare Menus
  • Plan Meal Presentations
  • Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
  • Provide Dietary Counseling
  • Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
  • Teach Food And Nutrition Principles
  • Teach Medical Self Care
  • Understand Needs Of The Elderly
  • Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
  • Use Basic Mathematics
  • Use Computers To Enter, Access And Retrieve Data
  • Use Medical Terminology
  • Work As A Team Member
Schools and Training Providers for Dietetic Technicians The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Oregon State University
104 Kerr Administration Bldg.
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: (541) 737-0123
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Dietetic Technicians No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Dietetic Technicians matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Dietitians And Nutritionists 57%